Halloween Celebrations in Germany
Halloween has made its way to Germany from America, with people dressing up in spooky costumes, attending pumpkin festivals, and participating in traditional activities like trick-or-treating. The Darmstadt Fortress, also known as Frankenstein's Castle, hosts popular Halloween parties, adding a historical touch to the celebrations. Additionally, 31st October holds special significance as Reformationstag, with Protestants commemorating Martin Luther's historic act. Tasks related to learning about Halloween traditions in German are assigned for further exploration.
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Halloween The living dead The skull A vampire The spider A witch Fancy dress The ghost The skeleton The haunted house The spider The sweets
Halloween The living dead The skull A vampire The spider A witch Fancy dress The ghost The skeleton The haunted house The sweets der lebende Tote der Totenkopf der Vampir die Spinne die Hexe das Maskenkost m / dieVerkleidung das Geist das Skelett das Spukhaus die S igkeiten
Halloween in Germany Halloween came to Germany in the 1990 s from America as a way for toy shops and supermarkets to make money! People dress up but not as princesses or clowns, only in spooky costumes. Pumpkin (K rbis) festivals are also popular and take place from September November.
Halloween Phrases: to trick or treat um die H user ziehen Trick or treat! S es oder Saures Spinnenfu und Kr tenbein, wir sind viele Geisterlein! Wir haben leere Taschen und wollen was zum Naschen! Spider foot and frogs leg, we are lots of ghosts! We have empty bags and want something to snack!
Darmstadt Fortress, known as Frankensteins Castle is a popular venue for Halloween parties. The fortress is over 1000 years old. It is thought to have been an inspiration for Mary Shelley when she wrote her gothic novel, Frankenstein . The word means stone of the Franks .
Halloween in Germany 31st October is Reformationstag (a religious holiday) in Germany. This is when Protestants remember Martin Luther nailing 95 theses on the Catholic church door in the town of Wittenburg in 1537. There are sweets called Luther Bonbons to celebrate Reformationstag.
TASKS: 1. Complete linguascope worksheet 2. Stick sheet in book with the title: Halloween 3. Write up your facts in your German book in neat and include appropriate illustrations.
