What is a Christmas custom in Germany?
Einbürgerungstest, question 271 German original
Was ist in Deutschland ein Brauch zu Weihnachten?
- bunte Eier verstecken hiding coloured eggs
- einen Tannenbaum schmücken decorating a fir tree
- sich mit Masken und Kostümen verkleiden dressing up in masks and costumes
- Kürbisse vor die Tür stellen putting pumpkins outside the front door
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Correct answer: einen Tannenbaum schmücken decorating a fir tree
Why?
At Christmas, people in Germany decorate a fir tree at home, called a Weihnachtsbaum or Christbaum. Hiding coloured eggs is an Easter custom, dressing up belongs to carnival and pumpkins by the door belong to Halloween.
Key term: Weihnachten = Christmas