Reise nach Jerusalem

== German == === Etymology === Literally, “Trip to Jerusalem”. Originally referred to the game under sense 2. Transferred to “musical chairs” because of the similar arrangement. === Pronunciation === === Noun === Reise nach Jerusalem f (genitive Reise nach Jerusalem, no plural) musical chairs Synonym: Stuhltanz m (archaic) A game in which the players sit in a row or semicircle with one standing in the middle who tells an impromptu story about a trip to Jerusalem, using certain words that the players have chosen or been assigned in advance; when a player’s word is mentioned they must get up and perform some predefined movement; when the word “Jerusalem” is mentioned, all players must do so at the same time. ==== Descendants ==== →? English: trip to Jerusalem (calque)