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Questions on: Religion, public holidays and customs in Germany
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Question 264 of 300
Zu welchem Fest tragen Menschen in Deutschland bunte Kostüme und Masken?
What it is about
Traditional festivals in Germany differ greatly from region to region. Many of them are organised by clubs and societies that have often existed for generations.
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Further readingBundeszentrale für politische Bildung: Alaaf und Helau
Question 271 of 300
Was ist in Deutschland ein Brauch zu Weihnachten?
What it is about
Christmas is a Christian festival, celebrated in Germany from 24 to 26 December. Many families have traditions of their own for it.
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Further readingDeutschland.de: Wie Deutschland Weihnachten feiert
Question 291 of 300
Warum muss man in Deutschland bei der Steuererklärung aufschreiben, ob man zu einer Kirche gehört oder nicht? Weil ...
What it is about
Article 4 of the Basic Law (Grundgesetz) protects freedom of conscience and of religious belief. This includes the right not to belong to any religious community.
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Further readingBundesministerium der Finanzen: Lohnsteuer-Handbuch 2026 – Kirchensteuer
Question 292 of 300
Die Menschen in Deutschland leben nach dem Grundsatz der religiösen Toleranz. Was bedeutet das?
What it is about
The German state is neutral in matters of worldview and exercises restraint in religious matters. The Basic Law (Grundgesetz) regulates the relationship between the state and religious communities.
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Further readingGrundgesetz: Artikel 4
Question 293 of 300
Was ist in Deutschland ein Brauch an Ostern?
What it is about
Easter is the most important Christian festival and commemorates the resurrection of Jesus. In many families, the spring holidays are linked with special traditions.
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Further readingDeutschland.de: Ostern in Deutschland – Traditionen
Question 294 of 300
Pfingsten ist ein …
What it is about
Many holidays in Germany have religious roots, while others commemorate political events, like the Day of German Unity. Pentecost is celebrated 50 days after Easter. Christians remember the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the apostles; Pentecost is also regarded as the birthday of the Church. Whit Monday is a public holiday throughout Germany.
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Further readingBundeszentrale für politische Bildung: Gemeinsam religiöse Feste feiern
Question 295 of 300
Welche Religion hat die europäische und deutsche Kultur geprägt?
What it is about
European culture has been strongly shaped by antiquity, the Enlightenment and industrialisation. Art, architecture and language still bear traces of these developments.
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Further readingBundeszentrale für politische Bildung: Christentum und EuropaBundeszentrale für politische Bildung: Verhältnis zum Staat im historischen Überblick
Question 296 of 300
In Deutschland nennt man die letzten vier Wochen vor Weihnachten …
What it is about
In Germany, the weeks before Christmas are marked by Christmas markets, decorative lights and the baking of biscuits.
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Further readingEvangelische Kirche in Deutschland: Advent
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