Archive for 'Traditions'
Essen’s SPIEL Fair 2009 Posted by Transparent Language on Nov 24, 2009
Germans take board gaming ernst. In German culture, it’s considered a family-oriented hobby, popular to the point that a whole genre of board games exists known as “German-style games,” “Euro-games,” or “designer board games.” These Spiele aren’t your Grandma’s Monopoly (though Germans play that, too). The genre is known for high production value, favoring wooden…
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…
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…
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…
Der Sankt Nikolaus Posted by Transparent Language on Dec 16, 2008
Guten Tag, ich Grüße Sie! Es ist bald so weit… In wenigen Tagen, werden die meisten Kinder in Deutschland, their slippers, outside, neben der Haustür stellen, with the hope that der Sankt Nikolaus vorbei kommt und dabei ein paar Süßigkeiten in ihren Schuhen schlüpft. Kennen Sie den Sankt Nikolaus? Aber sicher doch! Sie wussten doch…