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What is a Strandkorb? And where can You BUY a Strandkorb?

January 14, 2020

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I still remember the first time I saw a Strandkorb (a “Beach Basket”) on the beach. Since I grew up in California, it was wildly confusing… I mean, when we went to the beach, we just needed a few towels, a cooler with drinks and snacks, MAYBE a folding chair (if you felt like schlepping […]

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What is German Unity Day – Tag der Deutschen Einheit

What is German Unity Day – Tag der Deutschen Einheit

October 2, 2019

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German Holidays and Festivals

What is German Unity Day or the Tag der Deutschen Einheit? This National Holiday is the celebration of when Germany unified into ONE whole country. For 41 years, Germany was split between the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany) and the Democratic Republic of Germany (East Germany). They existed as two separate nations. On November […]

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What is a Strandkorb? And where can You BUY a Strandkorb?

What is the Sandmaennchen? A little Man who Sent German Kids to Dream

January 18, 2019

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Unser Sandmännchen 643772 Hand Puppet Sandmann 35 cm Multi-Coloured When the Wall separating East Germany from West Germany fell, many of the icons produced by the East vanished, mostly because something different already existed in the West, and the Wessi got to keep its job. There is one BIG exception. The Sandmännchen. What is the […]

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What is a Strandkorb? And where can You BUY a Strandkorb?

What is a Schrebergarten? Little Gardens with Little Huts in Germany

May 18, 2018

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You are traveling along in Germany, and suddenly on the side of the railroad tracks, there is a cluster of fenced in tiny houses surrounded by small gardens. Are these actual homes? Are they campground for seasonal workers? Is this where the Garden Gnomes live when they aren’t in your garden?? Actually, these little plots […]

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What is a Strandkorb? And where can You BUY a Strandkorb?

A Mysterious German Trend- Photos with a Man in a Polar Bear Suit…

February 27, 2018

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  When I was a child, I loved paging through the family photo albums. Old black and white photos of family from years ago fascinated me. Imagine, my mother had braids! My father in a a baby carriage. But the one photo that drew me, more than any other, was the photo of my mother […]

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What is a Strandkorb? And where can You BUY a Strandkorb?

Shopping for German School Supplies- It’s Much Different than California

February 3, 2018

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  My daughter, Katy, is spending a Semester studying in Berlin. I’m delighted that she will be sending us regular posts about life as a California Girl in Germany. This week… shopping for German School supplies. Apparently, it’s not the same as it is here in California…  All photos taken by Katy used with permission.  […]

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What is a Strandkorb? And where can You BUY a Strandkorb?

Who are those Cartoon Men on German TV? The Mainzelmännchen!!!

January 26, 2018

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  Isn’t it nice how the little things can make you so happy? One distinctly German cartoon that brought me endless delight was the Mainzelmännchen! These little animated men on German TV would come on during the commercials in quick animated spots that just made us LAUGH. Over the years, these adorable little guys have […]

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What is a Strandkorb? And where can You BUY a Strandkorb?

What is a Tante Emma Laden? A Corner Store with a Special History

January 9, 2018

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What is a Tante Emma Laden? Oddly, one of these shops holds a very important place in my life. My very first memory is of falling down the steps in front of my Opa’s Tante Emma Laden. (This had nothing to do with the store, and everything to do with the fact that I needed […]

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What is a Strandkorb? And where can You BUY a Strandkorb?

How is the German Chancellor Elected?

September 22, 2017

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For people who live outside Germany, the German election system may seem a bit confusing. Just how is the German Chancellor elected? I’m going to do my best to give a concise explanation to help you understand what will be going on this weekend in Germany. For the record, I am not endorsing any German Political […]

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What is a Strandkorb? And where can You BUY a Strandkorb?

What is Federweisser? All you Need to Know About this VERY Young Wine

September 9, 2017

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German Beer and Wine

  When people think about traveling to Germany in the Fall, they often think Oktoberfest. BUT, the country has so much more to offer besides this well-known attractions! For example,  Federweisser. What is Federweisser? It’s an alcoholic drink only available during the months of September and October. This is a real autumnal tradition for many […]

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German Flammkuchen Recipe – How to Make Flammkuchen at Home