by Karin Stumph | Feb 8, 2020 | Culture, Culture and Customs, Fasching, Seasonal, Winter
Faschings Krapfen The ubiquitous food of Carnival season is donuts (in German: “Krapfen”). You can expect to see donuts piled high in the bakers and have them offered to you every day throughout the next month by colleagues and friends. The donuts come in...
by Karin Stumph | Jan 9, 2020 | Culture, Culture and Customs, Fasching, News, Seasonal, Winter
If you just moved to Germany and recently stopped at a German store, you may have wondered if they are having a sale on Halloween stuff. Sorry to disappoint the bargain hunter in you, but Fasching season is here! Often considered the 5th season here in Germany,...
by Karin Stumph | Jan 31, 2018 | News, Seasonal
Here are the dates and locations of some of the bigger street Parades of Fasching here in Germany: Saturday Feb 14th: Wiesbaden Kinderumzug start 15:33 Sunday Feb 15th: Wiesbaden Parade start 13:11 Elsaesser Platz Wuerzburg Parade start 11:15 Frankfurt Parade start ...
by Karin Stumph | Jan 22, 2016 | Culture, News, Seasonal
I’m sure you’ve heard of the Mardi Gras in New Orleans. It’s been celebrated for centuries and is known worldwide. However, many people still do not understand what Fasching is in Germany. The main Days of the season begin early this year, mark your...
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