Question 293 · Federal question
What is a custom in Germany at Easter?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Was ist in Deutschland ein Brauch zu Ostern?
- A Kürbisse vor die Tür stellen
- B einen Tannenbaum schmücken
- C Eier bemalen ✓ Correct answer
- D Raketen in die Luft schießen
Translation
What is a custom in Germany at Easter?
- A Place pumpkins in front of the door
- B Decorate a Christmas tree
- C Paint eggs ✓ Correct answer
- D Launch rockets into the air
Explanation
In Germany, a common Easter tradition is decorating and coloring eggs. The other options correspond to different occasions: Christmas trees to Christmas, fireworks to New Year’s Eve, and pumpkins to autumn/Halloween.
Tips
- Match customs to the correct holiday: hristmas trees → hristmas, fireworks → New Year’s Eve (Silvester), pumpkins → Halloween/autumn. For Easter, look for traditions involving eggs, egg hunts, or spring symbols. Use elimination by associating each option with its typical German festivity.
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