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Christmas in Germany

1) Write Christmas symbols in Germany

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2. ________________

3. ________________

4. ________________

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2) Match!

1. Advent 2. Gifts 3. Eve 4. Carols 5. raisins

A. dried black grapes B. happy songs at Christmas C. presents D. the period of four weeks before Christmas E. the period or day before an important event

 

3) Answer the questions:

1. What is the German word for “Christmas”?

2. When is Christmas celebrated in Germany?

3. What are traditional decorations?

4. Who brings Christmas presents?

5. What are traditional dishes?

 

4. Read the text and check!

 

Christmas is the most important holiday of the year in Germany.

Christmas in Germany is called Weihnachten, and it is a three day holiday. Christmas celebrations start in Germany on 24th December (Christmas Eve) when Christmas gifts are exchanged. On 25th December (Christmas Day) and 26 December, usually the family gets together for celebrations.

A big part of the Christmas celebrations in Germany is Advent. Several different types of Advent calendars are used in German homes. They have with 24 decorated boxes or bags with small presents. December 6th is St. Nicholas' Day and "der Nikolaus" brings some small gifts, such as sweets and chocolate, to the children. He comes in the night between the 5th and the 6th and puts the presents into the shoes of the children, who usually place them by their doors on the previous evening.

During the festive season, many cities and towns hold Christmas markets which open usually from beginning of December until Christmas eve.

The Christmas tree in the living room is put up usually only on the morning of Christmas Eve. Germans also mainly use real, freshly cut fir or pine trees. Houses and gardens are decorated with festive lights

According to tradition, the 'Christkind' (Christ child or Baby Jesus) will place the wrapped gifts and parcels under the Christmas tree whilst young children usually are not allowed to enter the living room before the celebrations in the evening.

Families usually read the Christmas story together and sing Christmas carols on that evening and later enjoy a meal and eating traditional food.

'Christmas Stollen' is a traditional German Christmas cake with raisins. It is traditional to eat carp (a fish) or goose in Germany at Christmas. Dinner may be accompanied with apple and sausage stuffing, red cabbage, and potato dumplings. Lebkuchen is a traditional Christmas cookie, usually sweetened with honey. It’s similar to gingerbread and is a popular treat.

 

5. Choose a role and tell about Christmas in Germany!

Roles:

1) Christkind

2. Christmas Stollen

3. St. Nikolaus

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Part 1.
Read the text! Are the statements 1-7 True, False or Not Stated?

Bear is a symbol of Perm Krai. However, it is not the only reason why the sculpture appeared in the centre of Perm. The idea of the monument is connected with a common myth, shared by some foreigners, that says: “Bears walk in the streets of Russian cities”. This animal is represented on the coat of arms of Perm Krai. A sketch of a moving bear was created
by the sculptor Vladimir Pavlenko. Bronze statue was placed near the “Ural” Hotel on June, 12th 2009, when Perm City Day is annually celebrated. The bronze bear that weighs 1 tons arrived from Ekaterinburg on June, 11 —day before the celebrations.

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1. The emblem of Perm Krai is a bear.

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2. Many tourists from different countries visit the monument.

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3. Local people believe that bears walk in the streets of big citites.

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4. There is a silver bear on the coat of arms of Perm Krai.

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5. The sculptor Vladimir Pavlenko drew a model of a standing bear.

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6. The monument was first set next to the Hotel "Ural".

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7. The monument is less than 1000 kilos.

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Part 2. Study the Contents of the magazine "Welcome to Perm" and answer the questions 8-14

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8. On what page can you read about national food?

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9. On what page can you read about travelling by bike?

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10. On what page can you read about Perm caves?

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11. On what page can you read about interesting events for kids and adults?

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12. On what page can you read about a place suitable for risky people?

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13. On what page can you read opinions of people from other countries about Perm?

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14. On what page can you read about horse riding in Perm Krai?