2.3.3 Family celebrations

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Family celebrations hold significant importance in German culture
Which cultural value do family celebrations in Germany emphasize?
Tradition
Arrange the traditions of Christmas in Germany in chronological order:
1️⃣ Decorating a Christmas tree
2️⃣ Exchanging gifts
3️⃣ Enjoying festive meals
Decorating eggs is a tradition associated with Easter in Germany. 
True
Elaborate ceremonies with religious elements are common in German weddings
What is a common tradition during German wedding anniversaries?
Renewing vows
Match the German family celebrations with their traditions:
Weihnachten ↔️ Decorating a Christmas tree
Ostern ↔️ Easter bunny
Geburtstag ↔️ Baking a traditional cake
Hochzeit ↔️ Exchanging vows
What do family celebrations in Germany foster among families?
Community and tradition
What is a common activity during German birthday celebrations?
Baking a traditional cake
What is the main purpose of a German christening ceremony?
To welcome a new child
Match the German celebration with its vocabulary:
Birthdays ↔️ der Geburtstag
Weddings ↔️ die Hochzeit
Christenings ↔️ die Taufe
Anniversaries ↔️ der Jahrestag
In German christenings, godparents are referred to as Pate/Patin.
When celebrating a birthday in German, you might say: "Wir feiern den Geburtstag."
What do Germans decorate at Christmas according to the phrase "An Weihnachten schmücken wir den Baum"?
The Christmas tree
Why are family celebrations considered central in German culture?
To foster community and tradition
What is a common tradition during Easter celebrations in Germany?
Decorating eggs
What is the German name for Christmas?
Weihnachten
Two of the most significant family celebrations in German culture are Christmas and Easter. 
True
Match the German celebration with its English translation:
Weihnachten ↔️ Christmas
Ostern ↔️ Easter
Geburtstag ↔️ Birthday
German christenings highlight religious significance
Match the German phrase with its English translation:
Wir feiern den Geburtstag ↔️ We celebrate the birthday
Ich freue mich auf das Osterfest ↔️ I'm looking forward to the Easter celebration
Meine Großeltern kommen zur Hochzeit ↔️ My grandparents are coming to the wedding
What do German families often prepare for their anniversary?
A celebratory meal
Grandparents attending a German wedding is a common tradition. 
True
German anniversaries are more private and family focused
Weddings in German culture involve greater participation from the extended family
Match the German family celebration with its significance:
Birthdays ↔️ Fosters community
Weddings ↔️ Religious and cultural significance
Anniversaries ↔️ Commemorates milestones
Christenings ↔️ Welcomes a new child
The German phrase "Meine Großeltern kommen zur Hochzeit" translates to "My grandparents are coming to the wedding."
Family celebrations in Germany emphasize community and tradition. 
True
Family celebrations in Germany foster a strong sense of community and tradition. 
True
Match the German family celebrations with their English names:
Weihnachten ↔️ Christmas
Ostern ↔️ Easter
What are two common activities during German birthday celebrations?
Family meal and gifts
Choosing godparents is a tradition of German christenings. 
True
Decorating a Christmas tree is a tradition of the German celebration called Weihnachten
German birthdays often involve baking a traditional birthday cake.
True
Common German family celebrations include birthdays, weddings, christenings, and anniversaries
German weddings often involve more family participation than English/American weddings. 
True
German anniversaries are more private and family-focused.
What is the German word for 'wedding ceremony'?
die Zeremonie
What is a key tradition during German anniversaries?
Gathering for a special meal
The German phrase "Meine Großeltern kommen zur Hochzeit" translates to "My grandparents are coming to the wedding." 
True