Tag Archives: Christmas

‘Twas the Night Before Weihnachten

On a trip to a Christmas market in Munich, I was inspired by The Night....

What happened to Santa Claus?

Santa Claus, St. Nick, or the Christ child? The figure we associate with Christmas takes....

Hot wine and cold toes

Christmas markets are popping up on every corner in Germany, including the medieval town of....

The 37 Days of Christmas

Germans don’t celebrate Thanksgiving but they celebrate Christmas half the winter. Starting at the end....

What happened to my pumpkin pie?

It's not a holiday without pumpkin pie, but what I bake is a far cry....

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‘Twas the Night Before Weihnachten

On a trip to a Christmas market in Munich, I was inspired by The Night....

‘Twas the Night Before Weihnachten

The Night Before Christmas takes on a new twist when transport it to Munich -....

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The Several Santa Syndrome

Taking bits and pieces of different Christmas cultures can lead to a lot of confusion.

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The 37 Days of Christmas

From late November to early January, it's one long holiday season in Germany.

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