TRADITIONS
GAMGA Helau!
For more than 30 years, the annual gala of the German-American Mardi Gras Association (GAMGA) has attracted German Karneval fans from all parts of the U.S. and Canada, all determined to keep the fun and […]
CULTURE
FILM/TV
Countdown to the Golden Globes
Handicapping Hollywood’s Award Season By Jenny Peters It’s that time of year in Hollywood, when everyone dusts off their tuxedoes, pulls the family jewels out of the vault (to pair with spectacular ball gowns, of […]
FILM/TV
Golden Globes voting member Barbara Gasser welcomes Peter Simonischek
“It is an honor to welcome actor Peter Simonischek and producer Jonas Dornbach as my guests of honor to the 74th Golden Globe Awards. As Goodwill Ambassador of the State of Styria I am particularily […]
CULINARY
Doughnuts aka Donuts: A Centuries-Old German Creation
Since the early 20th century, doughnuts have been a popular treat in the United States. More than 10 billion doughnuts are consumed annually in the US, due in part to the large-scale expansion of corporations […]
BOOKS
Book Tip of the Week: “Berlin for Jews”
What is it like to travel to Berlin today, particularly as a Jew, and bring with you the baggage of history? And what happens when an American Jew, raised by a secular family, falls in […]
CULINARY
Lübeck marzipan – Sweet Temptation of the North
Nowhere is Schleswig-Holstein’s sweet tooth more apparent than in Lübeck, home of the world-famous Lübeck marzipan. Once the preserve of the wealthy and the powerful, the marzipan is still largely produced by hand. At the […]
TRADITIONS
German-Style Christmas Markets in the US 2016
If you do not have the chance to travel to Germany or Austria this winter, you’ll find lots of European-style Christmas markets in the U.S. Find the one nearest you! Baltimore, MD Christmas Village. Inner […]
TRADITIONS
Reflections on the First Advent
Der Adventkranz – The Advent Wreath The Advent wreath, is a Christian tradition that symbolizes the passage of the four weeks of Advent in the liturgical calendar of the Western church. The ring or wheel […]
TRADITIONS
Saint Martin Lantern Parades in the U.S.
On November 11th each year, German children around the world come together with their handmade lanterns to celebrate Saint Martin’s Day. St. Martin was born around 316 AD, and he dedicated his life to performing […]
CULINARY
Pretzels: A Medieval German Delicacy
If you’ve ever been to a German bakery, you might have noticed the fresh-baked pretzels every morning behind the glass. Pretzels have long been a part of German food culture – but they have also […]