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What are the German days?

It sounds like you're asking about German holidays.

There are many holidays celebrated in Germany. Here are some of the most important ones:

Public Holidays:

* Neujahr (New Year's Day): January 1st

* Karfreitag (Good Friday): Varies, usually in March or April

* Ostermontag (Easter Monday): Varies, usually in March or April

* Tag der Arbeit (Labour Day): May 1st

* Christi Himmelfahrt (Ascension Day): Varies, usually in May

* Pfingstmontag (Whit Monday): Varies, usually in May or June

* Fronleichnam (Corpus Christi): Varies, usually in June

* Tag der Deutschen Einheit (German Unity Day): October 3rd

* Reformationstag (Reformation Day): October 31st (in some states)

* Weihnachten (Christmas): December 24th and 25th

* Zweiter Weihnachtstag (Second Christmas Day): December 26th

Other Important Days:

* Fasching (Carnival): Begins on January 6th and lasts until the beginning of Lent

* Oktoberfest (Beer Festival): Held in Munich every year in late September and early October

Specific Events:

* St. Martin's Day: November 11th, celebrated with lanterns and parades

* Advent: The four Sundays leading up to Christmas

State-Specific Holidays:

* Mariä Himmelfahrt (Assumption of Mary): August 15th (in some states)

* Allerheiligen (All Saints' Day): November 1st (in some states)

* Totensonntag (Sunday of the Dead): The last Sunday before Advent (in some states)

This list is not exhaustive, but it covers the most important and widely celebrated German holidays.

If you're interested in a specific holiday, let me know and I can provide you with more information.

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