Archive for 'Traditions'
What do Germans eat for breakfast? Posted by Sandra Rösner on Jan 18, 2011
When I get in contact with foreign cultures I am always curious about what other peoples have for Frühstück (breakfast). So, I thought that you could be curious, too, about what we Germans have for breakfast. Germans think breakfast is the most important meal of the day because it gives you all the energy you…
Silvester – New Year’s Eve Posted by Sandra Rösner on Dec 31, 2010
The countdown is running. There are only a few hours left till the old year is over. With this last post for this year I would like to give you an insight into how Germans Silvester feiern(see the New Year in) and what you can say to wish someone a Happy New Year. There are…
The history of the Adventskranz (Advent wreath) Posted by jan on Dec 15, 2010
To celebrate the pre-Christimas period and to get in touch with its atmosphere, the Advent wreath became an inherent part of German culture.
My home is my castle: German apartments Posted by Sandra Rösner on Nov 25, 2010
One’s own home is a kind of retreat for many people. It is a place where you can relax and spend time with your family and friends. In 2009, I spent some time in London (UK) where I did an internship in a kind of real estate agency. The company rented separated rooms in house…
Around the clock – Talking about time in German Posted by Sandra Rösner on Nov 11, 2010
Germans are said to be always on time. That is not entirely true. Of course, we Germans are also late from time to time. But it is true that we might handle things differently when it comes to talking about the time and being punctual. But before I talk about that, let’s have a look…
Maultaschen Posted by jan on Nov 9, 2010
Today I want to introduce another swabian Spezialität (delicacy) to you. It´s called “Maultaschen” and maybe it could be compared to Italian cannelloni (I suppose that most people know cannelloni) because it is as well filled pasta in a certain way.
“Westpakete” Posted by Sandra Rösner on Oct 25, 2010
I was born in the ehemaligen (former) German Democratic Republic. And although I was still very young at the time als die Berliner Mauer fiel (when the Berlin Wall came down) and Germany was reunited, I can still recall the Mangelversorgung (scanty supply) that occurred damals (in those days). For instance, I can remember that…