1. Alexis Ginther Germany

2. The German flag The flag’s colors are black red and gold Black - Determination Red - hardiness, bravery, strength & valor Gold/yellow - a symbol of generosity The flag consisted of a black double-headed eagle with red claws on a bright golden ground. The golden background is associated with the myth that the eagle can stare at the sun.

4. German Phrases Auf Wiedersehen owf vee-dair-zayn Goodbye Guten Tag goot-en tahk Hello/Good Day Bitte bih-tuh Please Danke (schön / sehr) dahn-kuh shurn/zair Thank you Bitte schön bih-tuh shurn You're welcome

5. What Germans do for fun. For entertainment, Germans do what we do in the U.S. They enjoy relaxing with family and friends, listening to music, going to the movies and sports.

6. Germany’s Population Germany is ranked number 16 in the world the population is 81,305,856 July 2012 est. Life expectancy is 78 to 83 ranked 28 th The major religion is Christianity. They mainly practice Catholicisms and Protestantism (which is a belief in one God, Jesus, and eternal life).There is separation between church and state.

7. Major Holidays in Germany Christmas is one of the major holidays celebrated in Germany. It is celebrated to honor the birth of Jesus Christ and it is celebrated typically the same way we celebrate in here in the United States.

8. German Pudding German Pudding is made from milk, eggs, starch and sugar. It is boiled and poured into moulds to cool and get firm. Pudding comes either as by adding cocoa or vanilla. It is served with custard, strawberries or morello cherries

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