It starts with the smell of spices… ginger… is that cardamom? And then you take that first bite. “oh my gosh”. You get the nuts and citrus. The texture is amazing. I’ve been eating Lebkuchen my whole life, but outside of a German Christmas Market, I’ve never had it as fresh or flavorful as Leckerlee Lebkuchen. This is Lebkuchen baked…
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The German Christmas Shop Favorite Christmas Memory Giveaway 2019
I’m excited to announce The German Christmas Shop Favorite Christmas Memory Giveaway! Share your favorite Christmas Memory (in 25 words or less) and you might win a $300 Gift Voucher to The German Christmas Shop! Contest runs from November 21 until November 30, 2019. On December 1, 2020 we will announce the winner of a $300 Gift Voucher!…
Where did the Christmas Tree Originate? In Germany of Course!
In modern times, we see the Christmas Tree as the symbol of the Christmas Season. Whether you decorate it with fabulous blown glass ornaments or hand-made ornaments that the kids made at school, there it is! A tree in your home. Maybe your Christmas Tree is covered in lights, glass ornaments, and tinsel, or you prefer the more child-friendly wooden…
The German Christmas Shop- For those Special Christmas Memories
You remember it…that Christmas Eve special magic that comes from the movement and light of a spinning Christmas Pyramid. The special “Christmassy” incense smell coming from Santa’s pipe. Finding my favorite special German Ornaments on the tree… and knowing that under the tree in a special box would be one for my tree when I’m grown. The people at The…
Krampus Collection from Rare Dirndl-All Ready for Krampus Season
It’s finally here! The Rare Dirndl Krampus Collection for 2024! You’ll find perfect Krampus Gifts for those who prefer the sugary sweet Christmas Season with a side of menace. There is something special for all ages… from jewelry to coloring books. I love the fun Tee-Shirts and cozy Sweatshirts. And if it’s colder where you are… check out this year’s…
Things to do in Bamberg Germany- A Franconian Gem
Bamberg needs to be on your “to visit” list. After years of hearing stories about the beautiful city from my father, who was stationed there in the 60’s, I finally had the opportunity to visit while on a Beer Tour. I’m so glad I did! We were there to sample the famous smoked beer, but there are many other things…
What is Reifendrehen- Making Toys at the Seiffen Freilicht Museum
Before our trip to Seiffen, my friend Richard told me, “Do NOT MISS the Reifendrehen.” I was confused; what is Reifendrehen? Wheel turning? Do people in Seiffen watch wheels spinning? Reifendrehen is a special technique for making toys and other small objects known mainly to Seiffen and the surrounding area of the Erzgebirge. When the local mountains no longer produced…
Rüdesheim Coffee Recipe – Make Rüdesheimer Kaffee at HOME
One of my favorite souvenirs this summer was a Rüdesheim Coffee Recipe. Rüdesheim on the Rhine is best known for the many Wein Stuben that line the Drosselgasse. But wine isn’t the only popular Beverage in town. Since 1957, Rüdesheimer Kaffee, generously flavored with Asbach Uralt, has been lifting the spirits of tourists and locals alike. So, naturally, when my…
German Apple Pancake Recipe- Apfelpfannekuchen
My mother made Eierkuchen for us quite often when we were children. We usually ate them with Jam or Nutella. On special days, she would make this extra delicious Apfelpfannekuchen or German Apple Pancake Recipe. Swoon It’s essentially the same recipe as Eierkuchen (German Pancakes), BUT there are slices of apple cooked into the pancake. So good. Top with a…
German Beer Brewing Witches? The Dark History of Women Brewers
Did our current image of witches (pointy hat, broom, cat, cauldron) come from Medieval female Beer Brewers? Did German Witches Brew Beer?? Were female brewers WITCHES? Or were they victims of worldwide hysteria? There has been some interesting speculation lately, so I wanted to share the bits and pieces I found. After all, Germany does have plenty of witch stories…