Father's Day
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Father's Day
A holiday honoring fathers, which in Germany falls on Ascension Day and is often celebrated by groups of men with outings and alcohol consumption. Regionally, it is also called Herrentag.
Am Vatertag zogen die Männer mit einem Bollerwagen voller Bier durch den Wald.
On Father's Day, the men walked through the forest with a handcart full of beer.
The word is made up of 'Vater' (father), the linking -s, and 'Tag' (day). It literally means 'father's day'.
Wir planen am Vatertag eine Wanderung mit der ganzen Familie.
We are planning a hike with the whole family on Father's Day.
In Germany, Father's Day always falls on the public holiday of Christi Himmelfahrt (Ascension Day). It is often celebrated as 'Männertag' (Men's Day) with group outings, which differs from the family-oriented celebration in many other countries.
Viele Gruppen sind am Vatertag mit Bollerwagen unterwegs.
Many groups are out and about with handcarts on Father's Day.
Especially in eastern and northern Germany, this day is also often referred to as 'Herrentag' (Men's Day/Gentlemen's Day). In terms of meaning, it refers to the same thing.
In Mecklenburg-Vorpommern ist der Herrentag ein großes Ereignis.
In Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Herrentag is a major event.
Mother's Day
'der Muttertag' and 'der Vatertag' are both holidays on which one parent is especially honored. The difference is clear: Mother's Day is about mothers, and Father's Day is about fathers. They can be confused because the words are built the same way and both can be connected with family and gifts. In Germany, Father's Day also falls on Ascension Day and is often understood as a day for men to go on outings. Mother's Day is usually in May and is more strongly connected with thanking one's mother.
Am Vatertag macht Paul mit seinem Vater eine kleine Fahrradtour.
On Father's Day, Paul goes on a short bike ride with his father.
Zum Muttertag schenkt Lena ihrer Mutter Blumen und schreibt ihr eine Karte.
For Mother's Day, Lena gives her mother flowers and writes her a card.