German Holidays and Festivals

Steinbach Company in Germany- Still Making Erzgebirge Magic for the World

February 28, 2018

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German Christmas Traditions

“We want to bring the Erzgebirge magic into peoples homes all over the world.” While scrolling through Facebook recently, I came across an interesting comment on the Steinbach Nutcracker fan page… it said that the Steinbach Company in Germany had been purchased, and the factory was up and running again. WHAT! I did some digging, […]

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Where to Buy Great Looking, High Quality German Sandals for Women

What is a Zuckerhase? Learn More about these Nostalgic Easter Treats!

February 20, 2018

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German Candy

Every Easter, someone asks me if I remember the Rote Zuckerhase (red Sugar Rabbit). My response….What is a Zuckerhase? Honestly, I’ve never seen one. I’m a child of chocolate bunnies. And I never saw them when I visited Germany at Easter. Since so many people have fond memories of them, I decided to do some […]

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The Maschkera… The Story Behind the German Fasching Masks

January 31, 2018

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Fasching / Karneval

  The Rhineland may be known for it’s Karneval / Fasching parades and celebrations, but go further south, to Alpine area of Baden Wurtemburg, and you will find a different sort of Fasching Reveler. The Maschkera hide behind heavy carved wooden German Fasching Masks and parade through towns making noise to frighten away the demons […]

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What is Oktoberfest Bier? And what makes it Special?

January 15, 2018

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German Beer and Wine

During the Fall months, with the arrival of pumpkin spice comes Octoberfest beers. While they are exceedingly delicious beers, the question remains; what is Oktoberfest Beer? And what makes one beer an Octoberfest beer and another a seasonal ale? Is it the flavor or is it the Season? And is there a rule for making a […]

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Celebrate Karneval/Fasching with a Karneval Party at Home!

January 12, 2018

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Celebrating German Culture in America

Can’t get to one of the big Karneval Fasching Celebrations? No problem! Have a Karneval Party at home! All you need is a few things to turn a regular Saturday get-together into a fun party! Since this sort of party is more common in Germany, you may have to do a bit of explaining; tell […]

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D’lustig’n Wendlstoana Tanzgruppe- Keeping up Tradition with Dance

Who is Knecht Ruprecht? St Nicholas’s Christmas-time Companion

December 5, 2017

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German Holidays and Festivals

    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 […]

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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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D’lustig’n Wendlstoana Tanzgruppe- Keeping up Tradition with Dance

Celebrating a German Christmas In California- Childhood Memories

November 16, 2017

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Celebrating German Culture in America

images by Pixabay I grew up in a suburb east of Los Angeles where my dad owned Nursery. Eighty-degree sunshine and palm trees are vastly different from Germany in December. Sure, the weather was great for plants, but I know my parents were homesick for snow and family. In the 1970s, travel was expensive, German […]

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D’lustig’n Wendlstoana Tanzgruppe- Keeping up Tradition with Dance

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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What to Buy at German Christmas Markets- Check Our List, then Make Yours!

November 9, 2017

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German Christmas Traditions

Headed to Germany for the German Christmas Markets? Prepare to be overwhelmed! There are so many wonderful things to see, smell, taste and most of all,  BUY! But before you go on a crazy spree and spend all your money on the first day…think about what you want or need, and consider your luggage allowance,  […]

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