I often publish articles with tips or helps for people who are moving from America to Germany… but this time, we will flip the situation. Hans Goldstein from The Student Movers in Costa Mesa, CA has been involved in quite a few International moves, and he offers some tips for Germans Moving to America. It’s true… people do drive…
Category: Guest Posts
Submit a Guest Post To German Girl In America
As you may have noticed… I love it when I get to share guest posts to the German Girl in America site…. It’s so fascinating to read other people’s stories and see that we really are all one big club. Don’t think to yourself “oh, I can’t write” or “no one is interested”! We would all love to hear…
Libby, a Second Generation German American
Last night I got an email from Heidi, who passed along this wonderful essay by her daughter Libby, on what it means to grow up a second generation German-American. I loved it so much, I had to share (thanks for the permission Libby!!). I know that my kids have had so many of the same experiences. It’s my…
The History of the Freistadt Alte Kameraden Band
What I enjoy the most about German Girl in America is meeting new people and learning about all the ways they maintain their German Heritage here in America. Dale Blank has been sharing wonderful information about a great band he plays with, the Freistadt Alte Kamaraden. Since 1942 the band performed for festivals and events both here in the US,…
Memories of Christmas in Germany, A Trip to the City
(Occasionally, we are blessed here at German Girl to have a guest post tell a story of life in Germany… either from the past, or current. Gisela Mangus has shared a lovely story about what Christmas was like right after the War. If you have a story to share… please email me at [email protected]) Memories of Christmas in…
Erzgebirge Flower Children-A Sweet Memory of Blumenkinder
The Flower Children are a messenger that Spring is upon us! Bright colored outfits, little rabbits , sweet smiles, and of course, those giant Flowers. The Erzgebirge Flower children were traditional gifts for birthdays and Christenings. Gisela sent me an email with a memory. Does anyone else collect Angels and Erzgebirge Flower Children? My mom has a set of the…
Renewing Wedding Vows in Germany- Randy Aderholt Shares his Story
Randy Aderholt wrote this fantastic story about renewing his wedding vows in Uthleben, Thuringia to share with us. Randy writes…..” I had traced my family back to Uthleben, Thuringia. I first visited in 2009, making friends and meeting actual German cousins. I realized that in 2010 , the 300th anniversary of my ancestors wedding would occur. This would be my grandparents…
A Wonderful Story about Finding Family by Veronika Hearn
This guest post about Finding Family is from my new friend Veronika Hearn. Warning! It will bring happy tears to your eyes! Veronika and her sisters, Angelika and Doris. I guess from the beginning of my life of when I was born in Frankfurt, Germany. A young couple( my adoptive parents) in the Army had been stationed to Germany, they…