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Christmas in Germany
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| das Weihnachten | Christmas |
| der Stollen | German Christmas cake |
| der Weihnachtsmarkt | Christmas market |
| der Adventskranz | Christmas wreath |
| der Engel | angel |
| der Kartoffelpuffer | potato cake |
| der Stern | star |
| der Markt | market |
| die Kerze | candle |
| die Zuckermandel | sugar almonds |
| das Geschenk | present |
| das Plätzchen | cookie |
| Fröhe Weihnachten | Merry Christmas |
| Heiligabend | Christmas Eve |
| Nikolaustag | 6th December when boots filled |
| Knecht Ruprecht | He comes if you've been naughty |
| Das Christkind | She brings presents on 24th Dec |
| Lebensmittel | Food |
| Getränke | Drinks |
| Lebkuchen | Soft gingerbread biscuits |
| Glühwein | Mulled wine |
| Süßigkeiten | Sweets and sweet things |
| Baum (Tannenbaum) | Tree (fir tree) |
| Schmuck | Decorations |
| Lichte | Lights |
| Nussknacker | Nut crackers (little men) |
| Lied(er) | Song(s) |
| Neue Jahr | the new year |