Tag: German customs

An Advent calendar, a christian tradition since the 19th century, is used to count the days of Advent in anticipation of Christmas. Especially children (an myself) love it - regardless of age.

Nikolaus takes place on the 6th of December and kids are so excited! Nicholas of Myra was a Greek Christian bishop known for his miraculous acts and giving gifts secretly.

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.

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...

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...

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,...

Have you ever heard of a Besenwirtschaft or Spargelbesen?  It is a temporary tavern/bar opened only at a certain period of time is called a Besen (broomstick) here in Stuttgart.