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Category: German history

German history

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?

German history

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

German history, German Recipes

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 American Travel, German history

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

German history, Uncategorized

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?

German history, German Recipes, Uncategorized

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 history, Uncategorized

Christmas Pyramids – Weihnachtspyramide

One of the prominent Christmas decorations we display every year is the Christmas Pyramid – Weihnachtspyramide. I sold Christmas Around … Continue reading Christmas Pyramids – Weihnachtspyramide

German history, Uncategorized

Give Me the Beet Boys…Beet Lanterns

In a previous blog I researched the origins of St. Martin’s Day and someone asked me to do further research … Continue reading Give Me the Beet Boys…Beet Lanterns

German history, Uncategorized

The Namesake: Martín

Naming a child is often a dilemma for new parents. Do you name them after ancestors or favorite relatives? Do … Continue reading The Namesake: Martín

German history, Uncategorized

Cinderella

Variations of the timeless tale of Cinderella is told in many cultures. As a teacher, students researched a number of … Continue reading Cinderella

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