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German Embassy London Christmas Quiz

Take part in our Christmas quiz for a chance to win one of 12 signed copies of 'The German Christmas Cookbook' by Great British Bake Off legend Jürgen Krauss.

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All you have to do is answer the questions below for a chance to win one of 12 prizes.
Entries must be received by midnight on 11 December 2025.
Please see full Terms and Conditions below.

The quiz:

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Many Britons visit German cities for their famous Christmas markets in December. At the same time, city breaks in European capitals were particularly popular among German travellers last year. Which city was their most-booked destination at Christmas time? *
Stollen is a traditional German Christmas loaf containing dried or candied fruit, said to have originated in the Middle Ages. Which German city is famous for its traditional ‘Christstollen’? *
What does the term Schrottwichteln mean? *
Who brought the custom of the Christmas tree from their native Germany to England? *
Which of the following is NOT a popular Christmas sweet/ cookie in Germany? *
First name *
Surname *
E-mail *
Confirm you have read the Terms & Conditions below. *
Confirm you are UK resident aged 18 years or over *

Terms and Conditions

  • The competition runs from 8 December 2025 until 23:59 on 11 December 2025.
  • Twelve winners will be drawn at random from all correct entries. Winners will be contacted by email. Winners must confirm within three days of receiving our email that they are UK residents and provide their address so that the prize can be posted to them. If a winner does not reply to our email within 72 hours, an alternative winner will be drawn.
  • There are 12 prizes available: each winner will receive a a copy of ‘The German Christmas Cookbook’. No cash alternative is available.
  • The draw by the German Embassy’s Press Section is final.
  • The competition is open to UK residents aged 18 years and over only, excluding employees of the German Embassy London and the Consulate General Edinburgh or their family members.
  • All submitted data will be deleted once all winners have received their prizes. Please read our data protection declaration here.
  • The German Embassy reserves the right to cancel or change the whole competition, part of the competition and/or the rules without prior notice in the case of an event beyond the control of the Federal Foreign Office. The Embassy will publish details of any changes.
  • By entering this competition, entrants indicate that they agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.
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