It’s everyone’s favorite time of year, and what does that mean? The beloved Christkindlmarkts are back in town! Check out GW’s extensive list of German Christmas Markets and make sure to go to one near […]
“Ho, ho, ho, have you all been good?” The old man with a long white beard, a bishop’s miter, and a thick red cape stands with his finger raised before the excited children, waiting for […]
We produce about 25% more trash between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, so seek out ways to cut back while saving time and money along the way. Some ideas: Recycle rather than trash your tree (visit […]
Swabian actress and producer Vanessa Eichholz, known for her roles in Father Rupert Mayer, Reeperbahn, and Hellboy, sat down with German World to talk about her latest project Lost in Space, which will premiere on […]
It’s that time of year again – cold weather, holiday sweaters, and, of course, German Christmas Markets! Whether it’s the Glühwein or the good old German gemütlichkeit that you seek, you’ll find it at the […]
St. Martin’s Day (Martinstag) on November 11 is a religious observance in Germany that is particularly popular with children. It is dedicated to St. Martin of Tours and celebrates modesty and altruism – both values […]
Martin Luther’s Bible, first printed in 1534, was not only a milestone in publishing but also a seismic moment in world history, democratizing Christianity like never before, and providing printed reference for a whole new […]
It’s Finally Here: The 500th Birthday of Protestantism By Petra Schurmann October 31, 2017, has certainly been a much-anticipated date in Germany and beyond, an important day for Protestants in many parts of the world. […]
On October 23, 2017, for the first time in its history, the Free State of Saxony has returned human remains to representatives of the remains’ country of origin. The remains were stolen from burial caves […]
According to Deutsche Welle, the much-loved German confectioner Haribo has come under intense criticism after a documentary discovered cruel conditions in the manufacture of a key ingredient in Brazil. Pigs also suffer in the making […]
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