Swattes Swien, Schwarze Sau, Kettenfett … the licorice drink made from vodka and Türkisch Pfeffer goes by many names. And you can make it yourself.
Author: Anika Rieper
Germerican (Schleswig-Holstein, Pennsylvania)
Master's in German Literature and Social Psychology
Avid Reader and Bookseller
German Teacher
You miss German food and want to know where you can buy it in the US? Or do you need a gift for somebody who misses German food? Then you have come to the right place.
One of the oldest German Christmas songs is “Es kommt ein Schiff, geladen”, dating back to the 15th century. History, lyrics in German and English, plus music videos.
A short history of the popular German Christmas song “Ihr Kinderlein, kommet” (Oh, come, little children) with lyrics in German and English, as well as two music videos.
The famous German language Christmas song “Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht” is over 200 years old and an UNESCO Cultural Heritage of Austria.
During Advent, Germans mark the four Sundays before Christmas by lighting candles on an Advent Wreath. Find out about the custom and its older alternative, the Paradeisl or Klausenbaum.
Advent Wreaths are a German tradition that starts the Adventszeit, the time before Christmas. Find out here how to make an advent wreath.
It’s almost December 1st. Did you get your advent calendar yet? Are you buying or making one for your kid, your friend, your spouse? Here are some ideas and facts about advent calendars.
Nowadays it is easier than ever to watch TV shows from other countries and in different languages. Netflix in the US has a large selection of German language TV shows and movies. You can watch them in German with English subtitles, if you want, but some of them have also been dubbed. Here are 5 […]
Buß- und Bettag is the Wednesday before the last Sunday in the liturgical year. In English, it’s called Day of Prayer and Repentance.
