“So ein Tag, so wunderschön wie Heute“… when I heard those words sung, I immediately flashed back to my childhood. My mother playing this on her record player… my Oma’s radio… singing in German school. But the source was unexpected; the singer was a beautiful High School girl, standing in front of the Plymouth Junge Kameraden Band, the first…
Author: karenanne
“Loferl” Two Part Lederhosen Socks Men Wear in Bavaria
One thing I noticed at Oktoberfest and German festivals is these two-part Lederhosen Socks men wear, and I had to know… WHY? What is the story behind those calf-warmers? Why don’t men in Bavaria want to cover their ankles? As anyone who has suffered through knitting classes, you KNOW that when you are knitting socks, the hard part is the…
My Weekend at Germanfest Milwaukee- Music, Food, and FUN!
A few years ago I got to visit German Fest in Milwaukee…. What a fun weekend! Read on to find out why you should go…. Get Your Tickets to German Fest Milwaukee July 26-28, 2024 HERE–> Germanfest Tickets A Heartfelt THANK YOU and VIELEN vielen Dank!!! Well, I’m home again from GermanFest Milwaukee. The bags are unpacked, laundry is sorted…
German State Quiz
German State Quiz! How well do you know your German States? (you DO know that Germany has states… right?) Take this 15 question quiz, and let us know how you do. I admit, this quiz is a bit tricky… especially for those of us who went to school in the US. But … hopefully you will do well, or at…
Oliver Pötzsch The Ludwig Conspiracy Book Review
The Ludwig Conspiracy As part of my Summer reading, I picked up Oliver Pötzsch’s The Ludwig Conspiracy Book. It really was a fun romp of a mystery. The story reminded me a bit of Dan Brown’s works (The Da Vinci Code, Angels and Demons), but since it all came with a German accent, it felt much closer to home. Oliver…
Traditional German Clothing for Children- Dirndls and Lederhosen
Summer is the beginning of the German Festival Season! While dressing ” German ” is not mandatory, it can be a lot of fun. And is there ANYTHING so cute as a sweet little girl in a Dirndl? Or a toddler in his Lederhosen? But where can you find traditional German clothing for children, babies, and toddlers? And do you…
German Fest Milwaukee- Celebrating German Culture in America!
UPDATE- I wrote this post a year ago for German Fest Milwaukee 2016… and I had an absolutely AMAZING time there!(Read about it here–> Thank you Germanfest Milwaukee). Sadly, I won’t be attending Germanfest this year (too many bits of life just got in the way), but I AM moving mountains in order to be there again. And who knows……
Schützenfest- A Marksmanship Competition and Weekend Celebration!
A few years, while visiting family in Germany, everyone was getting ready for the weekend’s Schützenfest. What is Schützenfest? I asked…. ahhhh… It’s a big fest with shooting competitions, drinking, a coronation, and a massive party that lasts the whole weekend. WHAT?? That’s right, a festival involving shooting and alcohol. (What could go wrong?) Nothing! (Remember, this is Germany!) Schutzenfester,…
Places To Visit and Things to Do in Cologne, Germany
When people plan a trip to Germany, most lean toward Munich or Berlin, but I’d like to add a third destination to your vacation: Cologne! Don’t overlook this beautiful city along the Rhine River. The old town of Cologne has a taste of everything that a tourist expects to find in Germany in one convenient (and quite manageable) area. You…
Is Deutschland 83 on DVD… YES! My Review and Where to Buy it!
Deutschland 83: Season 1 It’s an important question, especially since Deutschland 86 is set to be released (and you might want to catch up!)….Is Deutschland 83 on DVD? There are many of us don’t get the Sundance channel, but we have heard so much about this groundbreaking TV Series from Germany and want to see it. Finally! Deutschland 83…