2018 October 30
"Laternenumzug" – Celebration St. Martin’s Day
Soon it is November and some of you will have noticed lanterns and sticks with lights on the end or seen some posts about a „Laternenumzug“. This means St.
Archive: October 2018
2018 October 28
Sustainability (ecological shopping) #1
This is quite a lifestyle for Germans and a good one, too. Some simple tips how to get started.
2018 October 15
"Kirbe" or "Hocketse"
Stuttgarts districts and a lot of towns around Stuttgart have their own neighboorhood events / festivals called Fest, Markt or in local dialect Kirbe or Hocketse (from the German word...
2018 October 15
Stockbrot / Bread on a stick
Stockbrot (bread on a stick) - another German customs and kids love it - from preparation to result! Look for a stick in the woods or in your garden and...
2018 October 07
Kindersachenbazar - Used childrens' goods market
Childrens' used good markets - a great idea for everything your little ones need.
2018 October 03
German National Holidays
Basically this day is like a Sunday in Germany - the only open shops are bakeries (usually a sign outside indicates the open times on a public holiday), gas stations,...