Category: German culture

12 Things You Never Knew About German Traditions

German traditions are steeped in history and culture, offering fascinating insights into the German way of life....

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The Most Spoken Languages in Germany

Germany is known for being an economic powerhouse and having a rich cultural heritage. As a result,...

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Polonäse Blankenese

An interesting phenomenon I discovered in Germany is a particular compulsion and connection to a processional circle...

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German in Germany: de-active listening

It’s Christmas, my first Deutsche ‘Weihnacht’, and the Germans are all talking … German. This is it....

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Drinking Beer in Germany: Drinking Age and Cultural Norms

Germany is well known for its favorite beverage: beer. Drinking beer in Germany is common and important,...

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Happy birthday in German & German customs and traditions

I am sure that you have already been invited to a birthday party or to a wedding....

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Learning German With Music

Learning German with music is one of the greatest ways to make vocab stick to your brain,...

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How to say “I love you” in German

Do you know the feeling of having butterflies in your tummy and your legs turn to jelly?...

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Alternative Christmas Story

A different Father Christmas Story I feel I have to start with a little disclaimer: *There’s a...

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The Villa Hügel & Krupp Stahl

Meta Description: Just outside Essen, and right alongside the railway tracks (appropriately) lies a stately manor house...

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