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…
Author: karenanne
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. More common throughout Germany is the Knecht Ruprecht figure. But who is Knecht Ruprecht? Is he a helper? Or a demon? And how does he fit into the St Nicholas tradition? While the…
German Straw Christmas Ornaments -To Buy or Make
German Straw Christmas ornaments have been used in Germany and Scandinavia for years. They are fairly easy and inexpensive to make, and since most people had some access to straw, they became quite common. But it’s more than that. Straw is closely tied to the symbolism of the Christ Child being born into a bed of straw. The legend of…
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!
Traditional German Advent Calendars have long been a sweet way for children and their families to keep track of the days until Christmas. A 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.…
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…
German Food in Alaska- German Restaurants, Bakeries and Delis
Searching for German Food in Alaska? 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 Alaska Anchorage –West Berlin- 4133 Mountainview Dr Anchorage, AK…