1. Deutsch Jahreszeiten (The Seasons in Germany) By Jarrad Head 8.5

2. Winter (Winter) Winter in Germany includes the months of Februar, Januar and Dezember German winters are cold with the temperature often dropping below 0. Germany often experiences a “White Christmas” Because of the snow, winter sports eg skiing are very popular

3. Winter in Germany Chocolate Festival Christmas pyramid at Dresden Christmas Markets Christmas tree in Germany Neinerlaa-Special meal on Christmas Eve

4. Spring (Frühling) The Spring months are from März, April and Mai and the weather begins to get warmer and flowers and trees all begin to blossom. There are many Spring Fairs, Festivals and Easter celebrations.

5. Festivals in Frühling Carnival Ascension Day, also celebrated as Father`s Day Christi Himmelfart (also known as Ascension Day Maibaum (Maypoles) one of the well known festivals in Germany.

6. More Festivals in Frühling Spring in Germany World’s oldest Art Fair Spring Fair in Frankfurt The Cologne Cathedral where Easter services are held Walpurgis Night

7. Summer (Sommer) The summer months include Juni, Juli and August and it’s the peak season. You will experience long sunny days.

8. Sommer Festivals in Germany Summer in Germany Munich Marathon Tollwood Festival Schulanfang = Children`s 1st day at school / Enrollment Korbmarkt

9. Autumn (Herbst) Autumn in Germany includes the months of November, Oktober and September and the trees begin to lose their leaves. It is the harvesting time and they have a holiday named Erntedankfest.

10. Herbst Festivals in Germany Bad Canstatter Volksfest – 2 nd biggest beer festival Düerkheimer Wurstfest – largest wine festival Oktober Fest – largest beer festival in Germany Autumn in Germany

11. More festivals in Herbst NusslochKoblenz Aarhus Freiburg im Breisgau Linz Liège Lübeck

12. Differences between Australian and German seasons Because Australia is in the southern hemisphere and Germany in the north the seasons are opposite to one another. While Australia experiences summer Germany experiences winter. Another difference is that Australia experiences milder conditions during winter.