Feste und Feiern

Question 1

What creepy ancient figures will haunt you in Salzburg during the weeks of Advent?

Accepted Answer

Perchten

Question 2

What do people celebrate on November 1st?

Accepted Answer

Allerheiligen

Question 3

How much summer vacation do kids have in Germany?

Accepted Answer

About 6 weeks

Question 4

Welcher Tag ist der 11. November in Deutschland und Oesterreich?

Accepted Answer

Martinstag

Question 5

When did the historical figure of Nikolaus live?

Accepted Answer

In the 300s

Question 6

What does Nikolaus traditionally bring for the children?

Accepted Answer

He fills boots with oranges, nuts, dried fruit, chocolate

Question 7

Is Halloween a traditional celebration in Germany?

Accepted Answer

Yes, these days it is getting more and more popular.

Question 8

What day is Labor Day in Germany?

Accepted Answer

1. Mai

Question 9

When does the Karnevalsaison officially start?

Accepted Answer

Am 11.11. um 11.11 Uhr

Question 10

What is the traditional food for both Martinstag and Weihnachtstag?

Accepted Answer

Roasted goose

Question 11

Wann ist Nikolaustag?

Accepted Answer

6. Dezember

Question 12

How many days of public holiday is Christmas?

Accepted Answer

Two days: December 25th and 26th

Question 13

What does a Krampus have on his head?

Accepted Answer

a tail, ears, horns

Question 14

What are traditional foods for Easter?

Accepted Answer

Lamb, eggs, special type of yeast bread, cold cut ham

Question 15

How do children celebrate Martinstag?

Accepted Answer

with a lantern walk, hot cocoa and special bread

Question 16

What days are public holidays in parts of Germany?

Accepted Answer

6. Januar, 15. August, 1. November

Question 17

Which figure comes with St. Nikolaus in Southern Germany and Austria?

Accepted Answer

Krampus

Question 18

When did the historical figure Martin live?

Accepted Answer

During the late Roman empire

Question 19

What are Sonnwendfeuer?

Accepted Answer

Huge bonfires for summer solstice in June

Questions 19