German Section 04, Seasons in Germany

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Seasons and the weather in Germany are at the opposite times of the year to Australia. When it's summer here from December to February, it's winter in Germany, with snow in many areas of the country. At this time of the year in Germany, it gets dark very early and temperatures are often below zero. Spring begins there when we have winter. At this time of the year, many festivals are held and there are many songs and poems in German celebrating the time when trees and flowers begin to bloom again after a long, cold winter. What season is it in Germany at Christmas? _________

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