| A | B |
|---|
| der Nikolo | Nikolaus |
| der Sack | sack |
| der Krampus | Austrian sidekick to Nikolaus, punishes-warns children to change their ways |
| Knecht Ruprecht | German companion to Niko, lesser evil than Krampus |
| die Rute | switch made of twigs, to whip with |
| der Apfel | apple |
| die Nuss | nut |
| die Mandarine | mandarine orange |
| die Schokolade | milk chocolate |
| der Lebkuchen | gingerbread |
| der Teller | plate |
| Was bringt der Nikolo für dich? | What's he gonna bring you? |
| der Knopf | button |
| die Apfelsine | Orange (fruit) |
| der Teller | plate |
| die Brezel | pretzel |
| das Geschenk | present |
| die Kekse | cookies |
| der Zweig | branch, twig |
| Sankt Barabara | Christian martyr, beheaded by pagan father in 306 AD for Christian beliefs |
| Barbarastag/Barbarazweig | celebrated on 12.4., a "Barbara twig" is placed in a vase. |
| Nikolaustag | am 6. Dezember, Nikolaus bringt Weihnachtsgeschenke und Weihnachtsgebaecke |
| Sankt Nikolaus | Bishop of Myra in Aisa Minor who died on 12.6.343 |
| The Locked Door | Non-Fiction family story of Christmas in mid 20th century |
| Bethlehem | Birthplace, according to Christian belief, of Jesus |
| Adventskranz | Adventswreath with 4 candles |
| Zimt | Cinnamon, a traditional spice used in baked goods |
| Weihnachtsmarkt | Christmas market, usually in town square |
| Tanne | "Fir", referring to the tree |
| Weihanchtsgeschenke | Christmas presents, brought out on 12.24 |
| Lametta | Latin for "tinsel" |
| Weihnachtsstress | wenn man keine Zeit, keine Geschenke hat, und zu viel zu tun |
| Feiertage | 3 Holidays: 12.24,12.25,1.1 |
| Tiere an der Weihnachtskrippe | Schaf, Ochs, und Esel |
| einpacken | verb (sep. prefix)-to wrap (gifts) |
| Christbaumkugeln | glass tree ornament, round and colorful |
| Kerzen | candles |
| Die vier Wochen vor Weihnachten | Advent: 4 week preparation period leading upto Christmas, Christian Season |
| Nacht | "Night" as in Stillenacht-Silent Night, Holy Night |
| Heiligabend, am 24. Dezember | "Holy Night" on 12.24, on which Christmas is celebrated |
| "Stille_____, Heilige_____...." | nacht=night: Silent Night, Holy Night--a most famous Xmas song written in Austria in 1816 |
| Konsumterror | Consumerism, the commercial side of the season |
| Silvester | Der letzte Tag des alten Jahres, exakt eine Woche nach dem Heiligen Abend |
| Christbaumschmuck/Weihnachtsbaumschmuck | tree decorations |
| Ferien | vacation |
| der Stern von Bethlehem | star of Bethlehem |
| Fröhe Weihanchten! | shorter version for "Merry Christmas!" |
| Weihnachtsganz | Christmas goose, traditional German Xmas fare |
| der Weihnachtsmann | bringer of gifts (from non-family members) |
| Bescherung | gift exchange, on 12.24 before or after dinner |
| einpacken | to wrap (a gift) |
| Erzgebirge | Region know for mining and its hand crafted xmas good |
| die Schleife | Bow |
| hübsches Papier | pretty paper |
| der Stern von Bethlehem | zeigt den heiligen Drei Königen den weg zur Krippe |
