Blogposts & Stories about life in Germany & Stuttgart Area

2021 November 24

German Christmas Traditions before Christmas

Get THE overview over German Christmas Traditions.

2020 December 17

Glühwein - a Winter Tradition

Interested in making your own? It is easier than you might think. But we also have great ready made wines you can buy.

2019 November 24

Adventskranz - Advent wreath

Celebrating with an Advent wreath is a meaningful custom in many Christian traditions on the 4 Sundays before Christmas.

2019 November 24

Stuttgarter Weihnachtsmarkt - Christmasmarket

From November 27th until December 23rd, 2019 Stuttgart city is presenting itself with glistening Christmas stalls with beautiful decorated roofs, sparkling lights and a wonderful atmosphere. More than 3.

2018 December 20

Sylvester - New Year's Eve in Germany

How Germans celebrate the New Year - have you ever seen 'dinner for one'? Read more about German Traditions.

2018 December 20

Christmas in Germany - the actual days & traditions

Get an overview about what happens on the actual days around Christmas in Germany - traditions, food, church & more.

2018 December 07

Where to buy a Christmas tree in Stuttgart

Where to buy or cut a Christmas Tree in Stuttgart and also how to dispose it after Christmas.

2018 December 02

Advent - time to bake Plätzchen

It is a German Tradition to make Plätzchen or Gutsle (as you say in Swabian) before Christmas ❘ it is lovely for you & your kids ❘ Links to recipes ❘ Read more.