Advent Calendar Time – Counting Down
Now that Thanksgiving is behind us, many are breaking out the Christmas decorations. The first item we always had to … Continue reading Advent Calendar Time – Counting Down
Category: German history
Taking a Turn for Health
I can’t say my family was the most athletic but we spent considerable time outdoors and had a competitive streak. … Continue reading Taking a Turn for Health
German Ravensburger Puzzles
Last week I spent time exploring the board game industry and how Germany was a major player in the distribution … Continue reading German Ravensburger Puzzles
Heilsgeschichte
Why does it seem like most of the German words we hear in America sound like someone just sneezed? I … Continue reading Heilsgeschichte
German Germs?
This Sunday our church was celebrating Pentecost. During the children’s message, the speaker demonstrated how people of different languages could … Continue reading German Germs?
All Things New – May Day
May Day is not an emphasized holiday in the states. As a kid, I remember making May Baskets of picked … Continue reading All Things New – May Day
An Egg-zalent Week!
Easter is only days aways and if you have children in the house, there are likely eggs appearing in baskets … Continue reading An Egg-zalent Week!
German Gothic Oasis
I had the privilege of touring the Concordia Seminary Campus in St. Louis this week. The Gothic grandeur of the … Continue reading German Gothic Oasis
Sounds More Fun in German?
Sometimes a German perspective hits us out of left field. Sitting in my easy chair, watching some mindless TV, I … Continue reading Sounds More Fun in German?
Glowing with Holdiay Wine?
How did you toast in the New Year? Did you have a traditional flute of champagne? Or maybe you wanted … Continue reading Glowing with Holdiay Wine?
German American Schatz 