Oktoberfest
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Summary
Originating in Munich in 1810, Oktoberfest is now an event celebrating the customs and heritage of Germany. While Munich's Oktoberfest is the largest, some cities in the U.S. also hold celebrations for this festival of food, dance, and lederhosen!
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Short explainer (1 min) from PBS LearningMedia's *All About the Holidays*.
- Where and when did Oktoberfest start?
- What German customs show up at Oktoberfest today?
- Why do people far from Germany hold Oktoberfest celebrations?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: Germany, Munich, custom, festival.
Try it: Find Munich on a map of Europe, then list two German foods or customs the video mentioned.