Social Celebrations & EventsBy Morgan Lawrence

Annual Events• Oktoberfest – in Munich, every year

from the middle of September to the beginning of October.• Rhine in Flames – first Saturday in

May, along the bankside of the Rhine river.• Luther’s Wedding – in June, celebrates

the marriage of Martin Luther to Katharina von Bora in 1525.

Annual Events• Formula 1 – the number one

motorsport event in the world has a stop at the Nürburgring.• Bach Festival – in Leipzig Bach’s

music is played throughout the city and in St. Thomas’ church.• Kiel Sailing Regatta – sailors come

from allover over the world to Kiel every year.

Holiday Events• Christkindlmarkt – The shopkeepers

drape the streets with lights and create an idyllic Christmas village allover Germany. • Carnival – takes place seven weeks

before Easter, everybody dresses up in elaborate masks and costumes.• New Year at Bradenburg Gate – Silvester,

as it is known in Germany, live music is played throughout the night and a spectacular fireworks at midnight.

QuestionsWhat holiday event takes place seven weeks before Easter?

A. Carnival B. Christkindlmarkt C. Formula 1

When does Oktoberfest begin?A. mid – AugustB. beginning of OctoberC. mid- September

Answers• A. Carnival – happens every year, seven weeks

before Easter.• C. Mid – September, leaving two weeks before

October to jumpstart the month.

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