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Tag: German history

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Caving Into New Adventures

If you are exploring this summer and do not want to spend the money to drive too far, you can … Continue reading Caving Into New Adventures

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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?

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Civil War Germans & the Origin of Memorial Day

Abraham Lincoln relied heavily on the involvement of the nation’s immigrants to help the Union fight against the South in … Continue reading Civil War Germans & the Origin of Memorial Day

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Light Walking to Ampelmannschen

Americans complacently wait for the crossing light to flash a  green stick figure at us to cross a busy city … Continue reading Light Walking to Ampelmannschen

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A House (or Church) Divided – Geteilte Kirche am Kreuzbichl, Austria

 Many are well acquainted with the Lincoln quote while trying to hold the nation together with his “house divided” address … Continue reading A House (or Church) Divided – Geteilte Kirche am Kreuzbichl, Austria

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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

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Mohntaschen to Hamantaschen -Purim Cookies

This season is full of religious holidays. Currently, Christians find themselves in the middle of Lent. Catholics are celebrating St. … Continue reading Mohntaschen to Hamantaschen -Purim Cookies

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German Shoes

Today most of us think of brands like Birkenstock, Adidas, or Puma when thinking of shoes from Germany. When we … Continue reading German Shoes

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Words, Words, Words

When Hamlet was in the library reading, he replied his content was “Words, words, words.” Libraries have always been a … Continue reading Words, Words, Words

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Black Forest Cake

With Valentine’s Day approaching in two weeks, you may be thinking of a decadent chocolate escape for your loved one. … Continue reading Black Forest Cake

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