German Words Explained

A type of doughnut that it is eaten at carnival time.

The week before lent, when Germany goes mad and people parade through the streets.

The Monday before Lent, celebrated in Germany with parades and by eating Berliners.

A number that you need when you register in Germany, but you don't really need to know it.

A form of tax in Germany that benefits the churches

A form of tax in Germany on income from sources such as employment, interest, dividends, rent etc.

The card that you receive in Germany to give to your employer so that tax can be deducted from your wages correctly.

Celebrated on January 6th, also known as Epiphany, groups of children sing songs for charity

New Year's Eve - a night of fireworks

Christmas Day and Boxing Day - bank holidays in Germany that people spend with their families

Christmas Eve - the day in Germany on which children receive their presents

A traditional cake eaten at Christmas

A decorative form of nut cracker

Spiced wine dring in advent (mulled wine)

A wooded figure used for burning scented candles

A type of spiced cake eaten at Christmas

Celebtrated each year on 6th December

The Christmas Markets of Germany

A special day in the middle of November, previously a public holiday

A day of traditions on 11th November