One thing I noticed at Oktoberfests and the German Festivals are these two part Lederhosen Socks men wear… and I had to know… WHY? What is the story behind those calf-warmers? Why don’t men in Bavaria want to cover their ankles? As anyone who has suffered through knitting classes, you KNOW that when you are knitting socks, the hard part…
Category: Traditional German Clothing
Traditional German Clothing for Children- Dirndls and Lederhosen
Summer is the beginning of the German Festival Season! While dressing ” German ” is not mandatory, it can be a lot of fun. And is there ANYTHING so cute as a sweet little girl in a Dirndl? Or a toddler in his Lederhosen? But where can you find traditional German clothes for children or babies and toddlers? And do…
What Does a German Look Like? Dealing with Stereotypes
I’ve been thinking about stereotypes a lot lately, and what does a German look like? Whenever Germans are portrayed in advertising or festival invitations, they always seem to be wearing Lederhosen or Dirndls. But, as I’m reminded, EVERY TIME I post such a photo, that is not how the typical German looks or dresses. So, the question is, how should…
Haflinger House Shoes- German Hausschuhe to Keep Your Feet Warm
For Christmas a few years ago I was delighted to receive a new pair of real Haflinger Hausschuhe (Haflinger House Shoes) from my mother (how do you know you are German? You get excited about a new pair of “good” Hausschuhe at Christmas). I hate cold feet…. And even more than that, I hate cold WET feet, I also hate bringing outside…
German Shield Charms – Collect Memories on a Bracelet
Some people collect spoons, others collect patches or postcards, and others collect beer steins. I don’t know when it began, but somewhere in my childhood, I started collecting German Shield Charms for a charm bracelet. These special little charms are all painted with a place name and then enameled. I fasten mine onto a silver bracelet that I enjoy wearing,…