Archive for 'Culture'
Alaaf? Posted by Transparent Language on Feb 28, 2009
Grüß Gott, The end of Februar also marks the end of Carnival season, a worldwide celebration that differs depending on regional traditions. Before we step into März, allow me to share some Karneval facts about Germany. Did you know that the biggest Carnival celebration of all of Europe is held in Köln (Cologne), one of Germany’s oldest cities? It’s…
Einen wunderschönen Nachmittag Posted by Transparent Language on Jan 31, 2009
In Germany, Kaffee trinken is an important social event. Die meisten Frauen enjoy having weekly — sometimes monthly – gatherings called Kaffeeklatsch. Für sie, it is as much about the taste of Kaffee as it is about whom they share it with (No coffee on the go here!) It is an opportunity to catch up…
Am sechsten Januar Posted by Transparent Language on Jan 7, 2009
Hallo! Haben Sie gemerkt dass die deutschen Wörter Heute in Grün sind? I thought it might make it more interesting. Na gut, I admit it, ich habe die Farbe geändert because even though it’s only January, I am already yearning for the colors of Frühling. Ach ja! Speaking of January… that time of year when…
Die Mainzelmännchen Posted by Transparent Language on Jan 3, 2009
Hallo! und “Gud’n Aaamd!” Kennen Sie die Mainzelmännchen? Those of you who’ve watched the ZDF channel probably know who I’m talking about. Those of you who haven’t, well, let me introduce you to some cute little TV characters. There are six of them. The one in the picture heißt Det; Ist er nicht süß? I…
Bleigiessen Posted by Transparent Language on Dec 30, 2008
Hallo! Silvesterabend is right around the corner und da sind einige New Year’s Eve customs I’d like to share with you. In this post I’ll talk about a fortune telling custom. Es gibt viele Angelegenheiten to welcome a new year. Manche Leute use this opportunity to make new resolutions. Sie wissen schon — new year…
Glühwein Rezept (English Mulled Wine) Posted by Transparent Language on Dec 28, 2008
Hallo! Ich hoffe es geht Ihnen gut. Da ich last time von Glühwein wrote, dachte ich das Sie es maybe selbst ausprobieren möchten (falls Sie kein Rezept haben). Es ist ziemlich easy to prepare, and Sie können natürlich die ingredients nach Ihrem Geschmack verändern. Zutaten: ¼ l Wasser – water 1 Stück Zimt – cinnamon…
Eine Weihnachtsgeschichte Posted by Transparent Language on Dec 24, 2008
Guten Tag! Another Jahr has passed. I stare at the Christmas tree in disbelief, “Where has the time gone?” Yes, it is indeed Weihnachtsabend again, and my family and I are decorating unseren Weihnachtsbaum. We always decorate it on Christmas Eve. You might think, “Right, what a procrastinator!” Would you like to know why…