Alemán - B2 - Wie wir Weihnachten feiern

True or false:The origin of German and European Christmas traditions is explored in the book "Alles Mythos" by Claudia Weingärtner.

True or false: The red color of Santa Claus was popularized by Coca-Cola in a 1935 Christmas campaign.

True or false: Santa Claus is from the North Pole.

True or false: Rovaniemi in Lapland is the official residence of Santa Claus, registered with the European Union.

True or false: 21% of Germans experience conflict under the Christmas tree.

True or false: Christmas food is always unhealthy.

True or false: Germans spend an average of 190 euros on Christmas gifts.

True or false: Germans exchange gifts on December 25th.

True or false: The exact date of Jesus' birth is known.

True or false: Christmas services in Germany used to be held later to avoid drunkenness.

The origin of German and European Christmas traditions is explored in the book "Alles Mythos" by Claudia Weingärtner.
The red color of Santa Claus was popularized by Coca-Cola in a 1935 Christmas campaign.
Santa Claus is not from the North Pole but is a relative of Saint Nicholas, brought to America by Dutch immigrants.
Rovaniemi in Lapland is the official residence of Santa Claus, registered with the European Union.
Christmas is a time for love, but also a time of stress and arguments, with 21% of Germans experiencing conflict under the Christmas tree.
Contrary to popular belief, Christmas food is not necessarily unhealthy, as it can contain nutritious ingredients such as wholemeal flour, almonds, and nuts.
Germans spend an average of 290 euros on Christmas gifts, with toys, jewelry, and technology being popular choices.
Germans exchange gifts on December 24th, while most other European countries do so on December 25th.
The exact date of Jesus' birth is unknown, but December 25th was chosen as the day to celebrate it.
In Germany, people used to pass the time before church by going to taverns, so some authorities moved the Christmas service earlier to avoid drunkenness.