Halloween – Süßes oder Saures

I’ve written about Halloween in Germany before, so today you’ll just get a German Halloween song: 1. Keiner kann`s erwarten,auch im Kindergarten,sieht man sie im tollen Kostüm.Zauberer und Hexen, mit Spinnenwebennetzen,freuen sich denn heut` ist Halloween.Sie schmeißen sich in die KlamottenBevor sie auf die Straße trotten.In der Hand einen großen SackDenn heute ist die Nacht. … Read more

Martin Luther and the Reformation Day

Last year I wrote about Halloween and how we didn’t celebrate it in Germany as, at the time, it was almost unheard of. And yet, the 31st October was a public holiday for us, not for all of Germany, but for the Protestants and areas where the population was largely protestant. The 31st October is Reformation … Read more

When is the Oktoberfest in Munich?

Edited 21 September 2024, the start of the 2024 Oktoberfest! That’s the old trick question, isn’t it? Trying to get you to say: ‘In October, of course’ and then replying gleefully, ‘No, it isn’t. It’s in September!’ Well, it is in October, at least it finishes in October, but it always starts in September, and this … Read more

Valentin – ich liebe dich!

As it’s Valentine’s Day in a few days, I thought it’s only a fitting service to offer those who may have a loved one in Germany the opportunity to say a few nice or as some may say, cheesy sentences to them. So, how to start?Mein Schatz! My treasure!Mein Liebling! My darling! And then?In deinen … Read more

Ich geh’ mit meiner Laterne

In many areas of Germany children will go out tonight with their lanterns and sing this song. But why? The 11 November is St Martin’s Day (Martinstag). Martin was a Roman soldier who was always very kind and helpful. One legend tells the story of Martin meeting a beggar in a snowstorm. Martin cut his … Read more

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