What is a Duden? Is it just a wordbook? A dictionary? A sort of Encyclopedia? A bit of a grammar guide? In truth, it’s all of those things. The German Duden, or Vollständiges Orthographisches Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache (Complete Orthographical Dictionary of the German Language), by Konrad Duden, is the gold standard for all things related to the German Language and…
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German Hand Blown Glass Ornaments-Delicate Christmas Gems on Your Tree
My heart broke a little bit last night when I heard the crash… a glass VW Bug ornament slipped from my hand and shattered on the wooden floor. I know, I know, they are only things… but some things have so much more value… both in emotional attachment and dollar signs. Luckily, it wasn’t one of the vintage German Hand-Blown…
Who is Knecht Ruprecht? St Nicholas’s Christmas-time Companion
So much attention is showered on Krampus this time of year that it’s surprising for many to learn that most Germans aren’t familiar with the Krampus Legend. Knecht Ruprecht is more common throughout Germany. But who is Knecht Ruprecht? Is he a helper? Or a demon? And how does he fit into the St Nicholas tradition? While the concept of…
German Straw Christmas Ornaments -To Buy or Make
Families in Germany and Scandinavia have decorated their homes with German Straw Christmas ornaments. The simpler patterns are fairly easy to make, and since most people had some access to straw, they became quite common. But it’s more than that. Straw is closely associated with the symbolism of the Christ Child being born into a manger of straw. The legend…
German Bride’s Christmas Ornaments- Symbols of Love & Blessings
While hunting for a gift for a recently married friend, I stumbled across the German Brides Christmas Ornaments. I enjoy sharing German Christmas Traditions with all of you, but this was a new one for me. So I did some digging. It turns out, the German Bridal Christmas Ornaments are a newer “old Bavarian tradition”. Maybe it isn’t old, but…
German Food in Colorado- German Restaurants, Bakeries and Delis
Searching for German Food in Colorado? Here is a list of German Restaurants, Bakeries and Delis… All of these places were shared by readers! If one is missing, or you know it no longer exists, please let me know… [email protected] (It’s a good idea to call ahead before heading to any of these places) German Restaurants, Bakeries and Delis in…
A German Wooden Advent Calendar- Use it Again Every Year!
German wooden Advent calendar can be reused every year. Fill with small treats or order one that comes with tiny ornaments. Because they are made in Germany, they have a solid construction with attention to detail. These special wooden Advent Calendars will create cherished memories for generations. The mother of a rather impatient little boy made the first Advent Calendar.…
German Food in California- German Restaurants, Bakeries and Delis
Searching for German Food in California? Here is a list of German Restaurants, Bakeries and Delis… All of these places were shared by readers! If one is missing, or you know it no longer exists, please let me know… [email protected] (It’s a good idea to call ahead before heading to any of these places) German Restaurants, Bakeries and Delis in…
German Food in Arkansas- German Restaurants, Bakeries and Delis
Searching for German Food in Arkansas? Here is a list of German Restaurants, Bakeries and Delis… All of these places were shared by readers! If one is missing, or you know it no longer exists, please let me know… [email protected] (It’s a good idea to call ahead before heading to any of these places) German Restaurants, Bakeries and Delis in…