by Karin Stumph | Nov 25, 2019 | Christmas, Seasonal, Winter
It has been snowing for days here in the KMC area, time for some winter weather tips: Bundle up! German winters are cold, with temperatures often dropping below zero, which in turn results in some great winter sport and skiing areas in Germany, especially in higher...
by Karin Stumph | Dec 6, 2018 | Christmas, Culture and Customs, Seasonal, Winter
Today is Nikolaus Day in Germany. So, do not be surprised when you notice lots of little boots sitting outside German houses, it is not free kids shoe day. The tradition is a pretty old one and here is the scoop on the History of Nikolaus day and good ol’ Saint...
by Karin Stumph | Nov 28, 2018 | Christmas, Culture and Customs, Seasonal, Winter
The origins of the Advent calendar stem from German Lutherans who, at least as early as the beginning of the 19th century, would count down the first 24 days of December physically. Often this meant simply drawing a chalk line on the door each day, beginning on...
by Karin Stumph | Nov 25, 2018 | Christmas, Culture, Culture and Customs, Seasonal, Winter
Originally a traditional catholic fest, Advent is now part of the traditional German Christmas time. Advent starts on the fourth Sunday before December 25, the Sunday from November 27 to December 3 and is celebrated with the lighting of the first candle of the advent...
by Karin Stumph | Nov 18, 2018 | Christmas, Culture, Culture and Customs, Seasonal, Winter
What would Christmas in Germany be without its famous Christmas markets? The history of Christmas markets goes back to the Late Middle Ages in the German speaking part of Europe. The Dresden Christmas market, first held in 1434, is one of the oldest Christmas markets....
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