Yes, it’s that time of the year again – the Christmas Markets have opened in many towns and cities across Germany this week.
Here are some of the links to articles that have appeared on this site in previous years, about the Christmas Markets that I have visited in the past:
… and some vocabulary that make come in useful if you visit a German Christmas Market …
… and a podcast in English about Christmas in Germany
The word Dominostein is used to describe a small baked sweet that is eaten at Christmas time in Germany. It is made up of two or three layers, the base being Lebkuchen, the middle fruit jelly, and the top layer marzipan or persipan. This is then covered in a thin chocolate coating.
Dominosteine are a relatively recent invention. They were created in Dresden in 1936 and were popular during the Second World War as a form of sweet due to the small amounts of ingredients needed to make them.
To hear a simple explanation and a short discussion in German, listen to the podcast:
(Press the “play” button to listen to the podcast)
Throughout December we will be publishing two German Words Explained podcasts each week. The extra podcasts will appear on the 7th, 14th, 21st, 24th and 31st.
Lebkuchen is a type of cake associated with Christmas. It is baked using honey and a number of spices and is known throughout Germany by a variety of names such as Pfefferkuchen and Magenbrot.
There are filled and unfilled versions, some covered in chocolate. It tastes similar to gingerbread.
To hear a simple explanation and a short discussion in German, listen to the podcast:
(Press the “play” button to listen to the podcast)
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