Germany

Basic info

• Located in Western Europe
• Flag is black, red, and yellow
• Capital: Berlin
• Currency: Euros (€)

when did germans come to canada?

• 6 waves
• After WWI - around 1930's
• After WWII - in 1950

World war I - 1914/1918

• Germany and Canada were enemies
• Germans faked race/ethinicity
• PUSH: Economy was low, Hitler became Chancellor (gov.)
• PULL: Canada upgraded their title from: non-preferred" to "preferred"

world war ii - 1939/1945

• 1947-1950 some Germans migrated
• 1950: Germans were no longer "alien enemies"
• PUSH: political system collapsed, new start
• PULL: ensured safety, peace, acceptance

German Values

• Surprises and humour
• Punctual and prepared
• Pefectionists
• Rarely hand out compliments

Languages

• German
• Romani is the indigneous language
• Turkish & Kurdish
• Serbian & Danish

Food

• Pork is very common in dishes
• Cabbage, beets, and potatoes are used often
• Beer is widely consumed
• Sasauges are very popular

BRATKARTOFFELN

KOHLROULADE

CURRYWURST

RELIGION IN GERMANY

traditional clothing

• Dirndl dresses for women
• Lederhosen for men
• Hats are costly and elaborate

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THE ARTS

famous musicians

• Mozart
• Bach
• Beethoven

ARchitecture

• Gothic
• Classical
• Romanesque
• Renaissance

HIGH CATHEDRAL OF ST. PETER

THE GLYPTOTHEK

LAACH ABBEY, GERMANY

BERLIN CATHEDRAL

BRANDENBURG GATE

Fashion

German designers

• Karl Lagerfeld
• Jill Sanders

german brands

• ADIDAS
• PUMA
• HUGO BOSS

HOLIdays & celebrations

• Easter & Christmas
• German Unification Day - Oct. 3
• Oktoberfest - Sept. thru Oct.

Immigration Challenges

• Language barrier
• Financial troubles
• Employment
• Social interaction

germany and chocolate

• On average, Germans eat the most chocolate
• Germany has the second largest imports of chocolate

kinder

• Italian brand
• Developed and produced in Germany
• "Kinder" means children in German