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Advent Season in Germany

German Girl in America Advent Contest 2018

November 27, 2018

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It’s been such a GREAT year here at German Girl in America… and we’ve decided that it’s time to celebrate with a fabulous Advent Contest! Each Sunday in Advent, we will be awarding a special prize. Winners will be chosen weekly at noon (Pacific Time) on the Advent Sundays, and the winner will be notified […]

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Countdown to Christmas With a Playmobil Advent Calendar

November 5, 2018

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Advent Season in Germany

. One year when my kids were little, their Oma gave them a Playmobil Advent Calendar. This had to be the exciting HIT of the Season. Imagine, every day, a box containing a little Playmobil part would be opened (they took turns… ) and the piece would be added to the scene that was developing […]

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German Straw Christmas Ornaments -To Buy or Make

December 2, 2017

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Advent Season in Germany

German Straw Christmas ornaments have been used in Germany and also in 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 […]

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German Wooden Advent Calendars- Use them Every Year!

November 15, 2017

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Advent Season in Germany

Kurt Adler LED Wooden Advent Calendar Decoration, 13-Inch Traditional German Advent Calendars have long been a wonderful way for children and their families to keep track of the days until Christmas. And these German Wooden Advent Calendars are not only beautiful, they can be used over and over again every year. Because they are made […]

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German Chocolate Advent Calendars- Counting Down to Christmas has Never Been Sweeter!

November 3, 2017

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Advent Season in Germany

Since 1958, the only thing better than just opening a door on your Advent Calendar, is opening a door and finding a piece of CHOCOLATE behind it! These German Chocolate Advent Calendars are certain to be a hit for kids ….of all ages!! Now, I know, you might be able to find Chocolate Advent […]

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The History of German Christmas Markets- A German Holiday Tradition

October 10, 2017

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Advent Season in Germany

Christmas Market in Nuremberg German Pewter Ornament Nurnberg Decoration Every year Christmas Markets pop up around Germany in the beginning of the Advent Season, signaling the approach of the Christmas Holidays. Christmas Markets began centuries ago, when regular markets were extended a few extra days to make the cold season a little more cheerful for […]

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What is a Bunter Teller? A Plate of Christmas Cookies for Everyone!

December 12, 2016

karenanne

Advent Season in Germany

Last week a friend of mine said, “You’re German, would you like these? I found them at an estate sale”… and then she handed me these cardboard plate/bowls printed with Christmassy images. She had found paper plates for “Bunte Teller!” I was so excited to receive something from my childhood. But, What is a Bunter […]

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Who are the Companions St Nicholas Travels With?

December 5, 2016

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Advent Season in Germany

On the evening of December 5th, children all over Germany leave their cleaned shoes outside the door for St Nicholas to fill with treats. While St Nicholas may be the same, the companions Saint Nicholas travels with change depending where you are in Germany. Krampus, Knecht Ruprecht, Schwarzer Peter… even Mutter Hulla! Here is a […]

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Story Book Christmas Advent Calendar – A Story Count Down to Christmas

November 21, 2016

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Advent Season in Germany

Der Geschichten-Adventskalender While this idea is not “Typisch Deutsch” (typical German) it’s something I did for years while my kids were small, and I thought it might be nice to pass along my idea for a Story Book Christmas Advent Calendar. Story Book Christmas Advent Calendar Years ago I got a great idea for all […]

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German Christmas Traditions- Celebrate a German Christmas Anywhere

November 12, 2016

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Advent Season in Germany

German Christmas customs traditions and practices can be celebrated here in America. There really is something special about this time of year that makes me look back to my childhood. The candle light, the smell of chocolate and cookies, the wonder of the Christmas Tree. German Christmas Eve Tradition There was a special feeling […]

Father’s Day in Germany

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