German Holidays and Festivals

Schwibbogen German Christmas Light Arch from the Erzgebirge

November 12, 2020

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German Christmas Traditions

Like many German Christmas decorations, the Schwibbogen came from the Erzgebirge. Beginning in the Middle Ages, the Mettenschicht, became the traditional last work shift before Christmas in the Ore Mountains. The foreman ended work early by knocking on the walls (time to “knock off work”). Miners of the Erzgebirge would gather in one room and […]

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Christmas Traditions from Germany that are Celebrated in America

Stollen Bites Recipe – With Variations

October 27, 2020

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German Christmas Traditions

When Aldi German Week rolls around, my mom stocks up on Stollen Bites. But this year, someone got there before her, and there just weren’t any on the shelves when I found a recipe I had torn out of a magazine years ago I decided it was time to bake them for her (does anyone […]

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Super Easy German Fanta Cake or Fantakuchen Recipe

White Glühwein Recipe

October 9, 2020

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Advent Season in Germany

While on my Christmas Market Tour last I took the opportunity to taste all sorts of warm drinks... there was Red Glühwein, Feuerzangenbowle, Punsch, Eierpunsch, and WHITE Glühwein. White Glühwein? I’d never seen that before! And I love it! It’s warm and flavorful with the addition of Cinnamon, Anise and Allspice. But it also has […]

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Super Easy German Fanta Cake or Fantakuchen Recipe

German Oktoberfest Words To Help You Enjoy the Fest

September 23, 2020

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German Holidays and Festivals

Want to fit in at Oktoberfest? Use these German Oktoberfest Words, and you will sound like a local! Sure, you may not be able to manage the Bavarian accent right away. (I think that requires you to drink two or three Maß first…) But you WILL be able to order food and drink, find the […]

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Super Easy German Fanta Cake or Fantakuchen Recipe

What is the Muenchener Kindl – The Symbol of Munich

August 27, 2020

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German History

For someone not from Munich (like me), the Münchener Kindl is a little bit confusing. When I first heard it, I presumed it referred to a native… someone BORN in Munich. And although, I’ve heard people referring to themselves that way, it’s much more. It’s the symbol of Munich, and you see it all over […]

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What is an Asam Church?

The Oktoberfest Cookbook- German Oktoberfest Recipes and MORE

August 25, 2020

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Book and Movie Reviews

Oktoberfest Cookbook: Authentic Recipes from the World s Greatest Beer Festival Because of our upcoming Webtoberfest celebrations, I thought it would be best to brush up on a few more German Oktoberfest Recipes. Naturally, I want to be able to cook the staples like Brathändl (Roast Chicken) and Kartofelsalat (potato salad …. my northern German […]

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Super Easy German Fanta Cake or Fantakuchen Recipe

Wooden German Christmas Decorations from the German Christmas Shop USA

August 13, 2020

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German Christmas Traditions

Last year I was lucky… I was not only able to get to the Christmas Markets in Germany, I was also able to get to the workshops and stores in Seiffen to buy authentic Wooden German Christmas decorations. You see, I love the real deal, not the cheap knockoffs from wherever.  I want to be […]

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Super Easy German Fanta Cake or Fantakuchen Recipe

German Easter Nest Tradition- From Germany to Texas

April 10, 2020

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Celebrating German Culture in America

My friend Chuck grew up in Yorktown, Texas, about an 1 ½ hours south of New Braunfels (the heart of German Texas), where his great great grandfather Johann Jost settled in 1848 after leaving Womelsdorf, Germany. Much of his family is still there. Because of the pandemic stay-at-home order, his sister is sorting through Afflerbach […]

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Super Easy German Fanta Cake or Fantakuchen Recipe

Kinder for Easter- Fill the Easter Basket with Kinder Chocolate

March 6, 2020

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German Candy

Kinder Maxi Mix Easter Nest Kinder for Easter… that’s how I grew up. So, I know how terribly disappointed many of you are that Kinder Surprise Eggs aren’t available in the United States (I cover that issue in depth here–> Kinder Eggs). Still, there are many other WONDERFUL Kinder Treats that will be more than […]

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What is German Marzipan? All about this Sweet Treat

German Wooden Easter Decorations – The German Christmas Shop at Easter

February 20, 2020

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German Easter Traditions

I pull my German wooden Easter decorations out every year. Wooden Bunnies and hanging eggs from the Osterbaum (Easter Tree) makes the house feel more festive in the Springtime. And although Nutcrackers and other German Christmas Ornaments have taken off here in the US… it’s still more difficult to find German Easter Ornaments. This year, […]

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German Easter Nest Tradition- From Germany to Texas