Questions and Answers
True or false:The origin of German and European Christmas traditions is explored in the book "Alles Mythos" by Claudia Weingärtner.
True
True or false: The red color of Santa Claus was popularized by Coca-Cola in a 1935 Christmas campaign.
True
True or false: Santa Claus is from the North Pole.
False
True or false: Rovaniemi in Lapland is the official residence of Santa Claus, registered with the European Union.
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True or false: 21% of Germans experience conflict under the Christmas tree.
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True or false: Christmas food is always unhealthy.
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True or false: Germans spend an average of 190 euros on Christmas gifts.
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True or false: Germans exchange gifts on December 25th.
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True or false: The exact date of Jesus' birth is known.
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True or false: Christmas services in Germany used to be held later to avoid drunkenness.
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Study Notes
- 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.
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