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Karneval! Fasching!
What is Fasching? Is it the Same as Karneval? How is it Celebrated in Germany?
What is Fasching? And is it the same thing as Karneval? Karneval / Fasching / Fastnacht all refer to the pre-Lent season, also referred to as the Fifth Season, in German speaking countries. Think of this time as the German version of Mardi Gras! The celebrations date back hundreds of years, rooted in both Catholic […]
Easter Foods and Treats
Hefezopf Recipe- An Easy and Delicious Braided German Sweet Bread
My mother loves any Sweet Bread made with yeast dough. Especially at Easter. This year (after watching far too many episodes of the British Baking Challenge) I decided that I would try something fancy. A Hefezopf. This Hefezopf Recipe is an adaptation of Luisa Weiss’s “Rosinenzopf ” recipe from her fantastic cookbook Classic German Baking. Don’t […]
German Games and Toys
Steiff Stuffed Animals – Toys to Love for a Lifetime
Steiff Classic 1920 Teddy Bear Light Brown 10 Like so many German kids, I was lucky enough to have a few stuffed Steiff Stuffed Animals & Plush toys. A small Dog with a blue collar and a bell, an Owl, and a Goldfish. One very memorable Christmas, I found a Steiff Bear sitting in the […]
German School- From Kindergarten to University
German Language Schools in America For Kids and Teens
When I was a child, I went to German School every Saturday for 3 hours here in the US. While it was sometimes torture (who wants to go to school on Saturday!?!), in the end it was well worth the effort, and I really appreciate the extra miles my mother put on the car to […]
Is Kindergarten German? Learn all about Kindergarten History!
How to Apply to German Universities- Resources and Tips for a Successful Application
German School Cones- Schultüte for the First Day of School, Buy them HERE
Shopping for German School Supplies- It’s Much Different than California
Saturday means Deutsche Schule (German School)