6. Culture & Integration
Holidays — Quiz
Test your understanding of holidays with 5 practice questions.
Practice Questions
Question 1
In German, what is “Midnight Mass” called, which traditionally takes place at church on Christmas Eve?
Question 2
What is the German term for Ash Wednesday, marking the first weekday of Lent and the end of Karneval season?
Question 3
Which German holiday involves the “Sternsinger” tradition, where children dressed as the Three Kings go caroling to collect donations?
Question 4
Which period is referred to as Fastenzeit in Germany, and approximately how many days does it last?
Question 5
On Christi Himmelfahrt in Germany, an unofficial festivity is commonly observed. What is it, and why?