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
Capturing the Book Marten
A mystery of rare artifacts goes missing and some academics search for the thief through a series of adventures and … Continue reading Capturing the Book Marten
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?
In A Christmas Pickle
When my daughter was in high school, she dated a young man whose family had the tradition of the Christmas … Continue reading In A Christmas Pickle
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
Grandma’s Cookies from Germany
Holidays are a time when we dust off the old recipes and try to resurrect a dish grandma used to … Continue reading Grandma’s Cookies from Germany
Gingerbread Houses Endure
All things holiday are in the stores now and one thing many consumers may be adding to their carts to … Continue reading Gingerbread Houses Endure
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
Sleeping Beauty
Grimm’s Fairy Tales are cemented into our memory more by Disney than by storybooks. Like most stories in oral traditions, … Continue reading Sleeping Beauty
German American Schatz 