German Words Explained

The phone line from the home end to the exchange

The German word for an STD code

Digital Subscriber Line - High-Speed Internet

The German name for Maundy Thursday

A bonfire that is it for a Church service on Easter Saturday

The German name for the Easter Bunny

Easter Eggs.

The start of Lent. A day to go to church, and a day of political meetings.

The period between Ash Wednesday and Easter

An procession that takes place during the Karneval season

An event that takes place in a large hall during the Karneval season

A tax on certain alcoholic drinks in Germany

A tax on beer in Germany

A tax on coffee in Germany

A tax on sparkling wines in Germany

Three traditions in Germany for New Years Eve

A figure that brings presents to children in Germany on Christmas Eve.

A spiced biscuit eaten at Christmas.

A wooden Christmas decoration, which turns by candle power.

A small backed sweet eaten at Christmas in Germany.