Episode 13 - Festivals in Autumn and Winter in Austria and Germany

Better German Podcast

Summary

In this episode of Better German, host Susi Blumel speaks about the festivals and holidays in the autumn and winter seasons. She discusses the public holidays in Austria, including the unique traditions of Allerheiligen (All Saint’s Day) and Matinstag (St. Martin’s Day). The episode also explores the interesting customs of Lantern-making, the colourful Carnival season and the extravagant Ball season in Vienna. Blumel also shines a spotlight on Halloween and the emergence of Christmas markets. Additionally, she teases the upcoming episodes focused on watching movies to learn German. The episode is filled with culture and personal experiences, making it an interactive Episode of the festive and celebratory spirit in the German-speaking world.

Key Points:

- The host discusses upcoming episodes about learning German through movies and TV shows.

- Various holidays and traditions are highlighted, such as Halloween, Allerheiligen, Saint Martin's Day, and the start of carnival season.

- The episode introduces the concept of the beautiful ball season, Christmas markets, and the significance of certain public holidays in Austria and Germany.

Upcoming Episode Teaser:

- Part 2 of the Festivals and Holidays Autumn Winter series: Focused on movies to watch for learning German.

- Special freebie: An interactive guide for watching German movies and TV shows.

Audience Acknowledgment:

- Susi Blumel extends greetings to her listeners in the United States and acknowledges Thanksgiving as a significant holiday for some listeners.

Winter Challenges and Festivals:

- Susi Blumel discusses the challenges of winter in Austria, with short days and cold weather.

Harvest Festivals and Traditions:

- Blumel discusses local harvest festivals in rural Austria, as well as the Oktoberfest tradition in Germany.

National Holidays:

- The German national holiday on 3rd October, celebrated as the Day of German Unity.

- The Austrian national holiday on 26th October, marking Austria's declaration of neutrality after the Second World War, with a show of the military in Vienna on this day.

Next Episode:

Episode 14 https://podcast.bettergerman.info/episode/episode-14-introduction-to-watching-movies-to-learn-german We have fun as we learn how to enjoy the language by putting our feet up, relaxing and watching German-speaking films!

Links

· Other additional Materials https://bettergerman.info/freebies/

· More on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@Better-German/videos

· Interactive German Movie Guide https://bettergerman.info/movies/

· Your First Sentences in German https://podcast.bettergerman.info/index

· Why Pay For A German Course https://podcast.bettergerman.info/episode/episode-17-why-pay-for-a-german-course

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