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Christmas next to the stable
“Today, the typical German Christmas takes place on the Autobahn (motorway).” When Francesca looked inquiringly, I added, “Everybody is driving from one fraction of the family to the other. I wonder why there isn´t a collapsable car tree yet.” Everybody … Continue reading
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O Tannenbaum
“Why don´t you have a Christmas tree yet?” Francesca asked, looking around my living room. “In Germany we don´t put up a Christmas tree before Christmas eve”, I said. Only when Francesca looked at me as if for the first … Continue reading
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Christmas cookies – Yes, I do
“Why do you call them Christmas cookies”, Francesca asked when we munched `Ausstecherle` yesterday. “Because we only eat them on Christmas and the weeks before.” “But why do you only eat them for Christmas? They are so delicious, you could … Continue reading
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Save the Nikolaus – or better not?
“Did you know there is an initiative to save the St. Nikolaus by declaring Santa Claus free zones?” I asked Francesca increduously. “They even have papersheets where you can cut out a Nikolaus to pull it over a chocolate Santa … Continue reading
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Advent or Countdown to Christmas
This morning my son reminded me: “Don´t forget the Adventskalender, and the Adventskranz, and the Christmasparty at school”. I sighed and silently envied Francesca. She can look forward to Christmas in her own stride, while for me, the countdown to … Continue reading
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