Language: English
Question 271 · Federal question
What is a custom in Germany at Christmas?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Was ist in Deutschland ein Brauch zu Weihnachten?
- A bunte Eier verstecken
- B einen Tannenbaum schmücken ✓ Correct answer
- C sich mit Masken und Kostümen verkleiden
- D Kürbisse vor die Tür stellen
Translation
What is a custom in Germany at Christmas?
- A hide colorful eggs
- B decorate a Christmas tree ✓ Correct answer
- C dress up with masks and costumes
- D place pumpkins in front of the door
Explanation
A common German Christmas custom is decorating a Christmas tree. Colorful eggs belong to Easter, costumes and masks to Carnival, and pumpkins to Halloween.
Tips
- Christmas tree points to Christmas, the other symbols each belong to a different holiday.
- Match each symbol to its season, eggs for Easter, masks for Carnival, pumpkins for Halloween.
