Christmas is “the most wonderful time of the year” and I can’t stress enough how excited I am to experience this beautiful season once again! It’s so great to gather with family, have some delicious food and share gifts together. I was thinking about traditions that we have in our family, and how they are a mix of German and American. There are some big (and little) differences between the two cultures and how Christmas is celebrated… so let’s take a look!
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According to folklore, Krampus shows up the night before December 6, known as Krampusnacht, or Krampus Night. Today the tradition live on in Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovenia, and the Czech Republic involves folks dressed as devils, who take over the streets for a Krampuslauf—a Krampus Run of sorts, when people are chased through the streets by these “devils.”
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Halloween is upon us! I love Halloween because I love dressing up and getting creative with costumes. For me, Do It Yourself Halloween costumes are always more exciting and creative than the store bought ones. With that in mind, I’ve got a bunch of unique, classy and fun ways to wear your dirndl for Halloween that isn’t the “St. Pauli Girl”. Just a few DIY in additions to your dirndl, and you have a new costume ready for any party!
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