News & Stories

2019 December 08

Presents - Money Gift Ideas

Obviously Christmas is just around the corner, but there are more than just this celebration requiring some creativity for giving money as a present.

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.

2019 November 24

German Christmas Traditions before Christmas

Get THE overview over German Christmas Traditions.

2019 April 24

National holidays Germany - be prepared

ANOTHER German national holiday - and you forgot to shop? Lets start with IMPORTANT TIPS first: On a national holiday shops, pharmacies, doctors and government offices are closed - just like on...

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

They have so many different namesPlätzchen, Gutsle, Platzerl, Bredle, Brötle, Läuble, - this is how they call cookies / biscuits in Germany around Christmas or some more specifically Stuttgart.