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Is German Chocolate Cake actually German?

January 25, 2021

Are you considering baking a German Chocolate Cake for your German friend or co-worker? You might want to know that German Chocolate Cake isn’t actually German.

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The Sweet History of Marzipan

January 12, 2021

Who doesn’t like Marzipan, this delicious almond candy covered in chocolate or added to cakes? Read here about the history and how to make your own.

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Elisabeth Schwarzhaupt – First German Female Federal Minister

January 7, 2021

Elisabeth Schwarzhaupt was the first female Federal Minister of Germany. She was the Minister of Health from 1961 until 1966.

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Es schneit, es schneit – Vokabeln zum Schnee

December 17, 2020

Wortschatz Schnee: Nomen, Verben, Redewendungen, Tiere, Personen und Winterlieder. Mit englischen Übersetzungen.

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German Christmas Songs: Es ist ein Ros entsprungen – Lo, how a rose e’er blooming

December 15, 2020

Es ist ein Ros entsprungen is a German Christmas carol dating back to the 16th century. The text hasn’t changed much in the last centuries, and the music has stayed the same since Praetorius wrote it in 1609.

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Swattes Swien – Delicious Licorice Drink

December 14, 2020

Swattes Swien, Schwarze Sau, Kettenfett … the licorice drink made from vodka and Türkisch Pfeffer goes by many names. And you can make it yourself.

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German Food for People who miss German Food

December 11, 2020

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.

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German Christmas Songs: Es kommt ein Schiff, geladen – A Ship is Coming, Laden

December 10, 2020 1 Comment

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.

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German Christmas Songs: Ihr Kinderlein, kommet – Oh, come, little children

December 9, 2020 1 Comment

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.

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Austrian Christmas Song: Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht – Silent Night

December 8, 2020 1 Comment

The famous German language Christmas song “Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht” is over 200 years old and an UNESCO Cultural Heritage of Austria.

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