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AllThingsGerman.net
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A site for people looking to come to Germany to live, work or study. The blog describes updates to the site and current events in Germany.
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Der Weihnachtsmann
The Weihnachtsmann has an unusual roll to play in German Christmas celebrations. In some parts of Germany, mainly in the North, he is said to bring the presents to the children on Christmas Eve. In much of Germany and especially in the South this i...
Räucherkerzen
Räucherkerzen are candles that produce a scented smoke. Commonly found scents are incense, pine, cinnamon and honey. Coming originally from the Ore Mountains (Erzgebirge) they are often used as part of Christmas decorations, such as Räuchermännch...
Christmas Markets in 2009
It has not been a good year for the Christmas markets in Germany. With so much damp and wet weather, many people have been staying away from them. After all, it is not much fun drinking Glühwein in the rain. It has only been the last weekend in De...
Bergmannsfigur
The Bergmannsfigur is a traditional Christmas decoration in the Erzgebirge area of Germany. They are wooden figures what hold a candle in each hand. On become a father it was the duty of each man to make one of these figures, in the shape of a miner...
Schwibbogen
A Schwibbogen is an arc-shaped wooden candle holder that originated in the Erzgebirge area of Germany. Modern versions have electrical candles on them and can often be seen in people’s windows. To hear a simple explanation and a short discussio...
Weihnachtskrippe
Weihnachtskrippe is the name given to a Nativity scene in Germany, often found in town centres during advent. It depicts the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. Many families have their own model Weihnachtskrippe at home. Some of these are self-made, othe...
