In Germany, the last four weeks before Christmas are called …
Einbürgerungstest, question 296 German original
In Deutschland nennt man die letzten vier Wochen vor Weihnachten …
- den Buß- und Bettag. the Day of Repentance and Prayer.
- das Erntedankfest. the harvest festival.
- die Adventszeit. the Advent season.
- Allerheiligen. All Saints' Day.
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Correct answer: die Adventszeit. the Advent season.
Why?
The four weeks before Christmas are called Advent, in German Adventszeit; each Sunday, one more candle is lit on the Advent wreath. The Day of Repentance and Prayer is a Protestant day of reflection, the harvest festival gives thanks for the harvest, and All Saints' Day on 1 November honours all the saints.
Key term: Adventszeit = Advent