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Shopping for German School Supplies in Germany

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My daughter, Katy, spent a Semester studying in Berlin. I’m delighted that she sent us a few 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.  There were many […]

The Linden tree in Germany – The Tree at the Heart of Germany

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

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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 appeared […]

The Linden tree in Germany – The Tree at the Heart of Germany

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

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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 Germans, […]

German Lentil Soup with Würstchen

German School Cones- Schultüte for the First Day of School

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  The Schultüte, filled German School cones, tradition goes back to the early 1800s in Germany. Leaving the childhood comforts of Kindergarten, and moving on to “real school” can be a tough transition. So, on their first day of school when entering the first grade, children traditionally receive a cone shaped bag or “Tüte” filled […]

A German Church on Kauai- Where Aloha means Guten Tag

The German President- What do they do? How are they elected?

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On February 13, 2022, Frank-Walter Steinmeier was re-elected President of Germany. This left a lot of people unfamiliar with the German political system wondering… What does the German President do? And how is the German President Elected? The system is much different from the presidential election in the USA… but then, the job of German […]

A German Church on Kauai- Where Aloha means Guten Tag

What Makes Germany Special to Me- And Why I Keep Going Back!

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People sometimes ask, “what makes Germany special” or “why do I love so much about Germany”, the obvious answer is family. But it’s more than that. It’s those little things that people in Germany take for granted that we just don’t have here in the US. Some of what I miss is intangible, and difficult […]

What is the Difference Between a Burg and a Schloss?

German House Windows – The Finest Example of German Engineering

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For the finest example of German Engineering, look no further than German House Windows. Truly, what one other innovation so closely embodies German love for form, function and cultural norms than those shiny clean windows on the world? Think about it. German windows are designed to open in. This gives you with a great spot […]

The Linden tree in Germany – The Tree at the Heart of Germany

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