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Was stellen Kinder in Deutschland in der Nacht zum 6. Dezember traditionell vor die Tür?

Translation: What do children in Germany traditionally put outside the door on the night before 6 December?

  • ✓ Geputzte Stiefel oder Schuhe Cleaned boots or shoes
  • B Einen kleinen Tannenbaum A small fir tree
  • ✕ Ein Osterkörbchen An Easter basket Your answer
  • D Eine brennende Laterne A burning lantern

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Am Nikolaustag (6. Dezember) finden Kinder in ihren geputzten Stiefeln oder Schuhen oft Süßigkeiten, Nüsse und Mandarinen. Der Brauch erinnert an den heiligen Bischof Nikolaus von Myra.

On Nikolaustag (6 December) children often find sweets, nuts and tangerines in their cleaned boots or shoes. The custom recalls Saint Nicholas, bishop of Myra.

Source: Brockhaus / Wikipedia: Nikolaustag

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