Category: German customs and traditions

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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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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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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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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Can I Drink Tap Water Safely in Germany?

Many expats in Germany are unsure abou t whether or not to drink tap water in Germany....

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The Cologne Cathedral

The first time I heard about the city of Cologne, was when I had a French teacher...

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The 1st of May in Germany

The first of May in German yis called “Tag der Arbeit” meaning “day of work”. Ironically, it’s...

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Mandatory German Naturalization Test for Germans Planned

The ministry for foreign affairs of the Freistaat Obersachsen (Free State Upper Saxony, the counterpart to Niedersachsen...

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