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 of […]
German speaking composers have a long tradition in Hollywood with Max Steiner, Erick Korngold and Hans Zimmer to name just a few. Now add multifaceted Swiss born composer Kurt Oldman to that list. Kurt has […]
Who would have thought that Beyoncé is related to Austrian renowned composer and conductor Gustav Mahler (1860-1911). Besides his own compositions he was director of the Vienna Court Opera and later director of New York’s […]
The Moravian Archives in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, is offering a two-week course in reading German script to be held June 6 – 17, 2011. Upon completion of the course participants will be able to read […]
The Moravian Archives in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, is offering a two-week course in reading German script to be held June 6 – 17, 2011. Upon completion of the course participants will be able to read […]
Tartlets are an individual pastry case with a filling of fruit or other sweet or savoury mixture. In Germany we fill them with all kinds of fruit such as strawberries, raspberries or blackberries. The filling […]
Finally! First Initiatives To Give Political Voice to German-American Community Have you noticed, dear reader, how many German surnames appear in American politics? I am thinking of US Secretary of Treasurer Timothy F. Geithner and […]
Celebrating Advent is an important part of Christmas in Germany. For Christians of both Protestant and Roman Catholic, it is a time of quiet contemplation that begins four Sundays before Christmas Eve. Advent calendars This […]
In the 1930s and ’40s, German and Austrian emigres brought intellect, wit and Freudian theory to what was then a pretty staid place. Today, Germans are still a presence but are more disparate. By Scott […]
On Saturday, May 1, 2010, students, parents, teachers, staff, supporters and other distinguished guests – including the Mayor of Mountain View, Ronit Bryant, and German Consul General Peter Rothen – will gather to celebrate a […]
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