1. Customs and Festivals in German-Speaking Counties/Communities Flashcards by Kate Page

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april fools trick

A

der Aprilscherz

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hospitality

A

die Gastfreundschaft

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may day

A

Tag der Arbeit

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invitation

A

die Einladung

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celebration

A

die Feier

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to celebrate

A

feiern

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public holiday

A

der Feiertag

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festival

A

dad Fest

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fireworks

A

das Feuerwerk

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to look forward to

A

sich freuen auf

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to be pleased about something

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sich freuen über

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guest

A

der Gast

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host

A

der Gastgeber

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present

A

das Geschenk

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Christmas Eve

A

Heiliger Abend

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Epiphany

A

Heilige Drei Könige

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Good Friday

A

der Karfreitag

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candle

A

die Kerze

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religious

A

kirchlich

Q

german gingerbread that miss buys for us

A

der Lebkuchen

Q

May Day

A

der Maifeiertag

Q

mother’s day

A

der Mutterstag

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father’s day

A

der Vatertag

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New Year’s day

A

der Neujahrstag

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Easter egg

A

das Osterei

Q

Easter bunny

A

der Osterhase

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Easter

A

Oster

Q

Whitsuntide

A

Pfingsten

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St Nicholas’ Day

A

Sankt Nikolaus Tag

Q

to decorate

A

schmücken

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New Year’s eve

A

Silvester

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Day of German Unity

A

Tag der Deutschen Einheit (3. oct)

Q

street procession

A

der Umzug

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St Valentine’s day

A

der Valentinstag

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to dress up/put on fancy dress/to disguise oneself

A

sich verkleiden

Q

to hide

A

verstecken

Q

Christmas

A

Weihnachten

Q

Christmas tree

A

der Weihnachtsbaum

Q

Christmas carols

A

die Weihnachtslieder

Q

Christmas day

A

der erste Weihnachtstag

Q

Boxing day

A

der zweite Weihnachtstag