German Culture and Customs

Did you know that German people tie a lot of importance to notations of family and there community. According to www.expatrio.com, "Regarding the latter, this is partially where the well-known 'rule-following' and orderly nature of the German people comes from: if everyone in the community follows the rules and does things the right way, the neighborhood/town/city/country will be a nice place for all residents to live, hence why many might seem like sticklers when it comes to correct recycling and late-night noise - they take it seriously for the sake of everyone."

• Germany has 1,000 varieties of sausages.
• The most popular German surname is MÜller.
• Gummy bears were invented by a German.
• The first Oktoberfest was a wedding.

Food & Cuisines

4 ways Germans eat Sauerkraut is:

1. Sauerkraut and Bratwurst: According to thenashvilleoktoberfest.com, When it comes to German culture, bratwurst is absolutely a staple. This is a type of German sausage that people eat in a variety of ways. One of the main ways that people in Germany enjoy eating bratwurst is with a big helping of sauerkraut. This is a German sausage that is typically made with meats like pork or veal. The combination of the flavors, along with a nice fresh bun make sauerkraut and bratwurst a popular food option.
2. Sauerkraut as a New Year's Eve Tradition: Germans eat Sauerkraut ina nticipation of good fortune for the New Year while other cultures enjoy a kiss or a drink.
3. Sauerkraut as an Immune System Booster: People are drinking kombucha to promote gut health, which is great for the immune system, digestion, brain health and more. Since sauerkraut is fermented, you will get the same level of gut health benefits. Eating some servings of sauerkraut can help your immune system stay strong that you can avoid sickness, have high levels of energy and keep your allergies at bay.
4. Germans Eat Sauerkraut as a Local Staple and Economy Booster: Germans realize that sauerkraut is a staple of their local economy, and often go out of their way to support their farms. Today, companies like the Fremont Sauerkraut Company process 600 tons of cabbage per day in order to prepare this dish. So while the dish is delicious, it's also a staple for pride and self-sufficiency.

Football(aka Soccer)

Germany national football team (in German it is: Deutsche Fubballnationalmannschaft) played there first ever match in 1908. According to wikipedia.org, "The team is governed by the German Football Association (Deutscher Fubball-Bund), founded in 1900. Between 1949 and 1990, separate German national teams were recognised by FIFA due to Allied occupation and division: the DFB's team representing the Federal Republic of Germany (commonly referred to as West Germany in English between 1949 and 1990), the Saarland team representing the Saar Protectorate (1950-1956) and the East Germany team representing the German Democratic Republic (1952-1990)." Germany is one of the most successful national teams in international competition, having won four world cups (1954, 1974, 1990, 2014), three European championships (1972, 1980, 1996), and one Confederation cup (2017). They have also been runners-up three times in the European Championships, four times in the World Cup, and a further four third-place finishes at World Cups. East Germany won Olympic Gold in 1976

Created by: Faith Brown, Pryor Middle School