Archive tradition, meal

Christmas cookies in Germany

February 15, 2023November 16, 2021 by tromari

This post is for those who have just met the fanaticism of Christmas cookies in Germany and don’t know where to start. You can easily find a couple of hundred cookie-themed recipes on the Internet, here are the most basic ones for beginners.

As soon as the children go to the kindergarten, the kindergarten and school “tribute” begin. For St. Martin, to sell at the Christmas market, to fundraise for the trip, for Basteltag, for the pre-Christmas breakfast in the garden, for the school Christmas breakfast, for Easter …

Saint Martin Festival Germany. Songs

April 1, 2023October 23, 2021 by tromari

The main children’s autumn holiday is on the way – Saint Martin Festival in Germany. Processions with lanterns are timed to this holiday.

The memory of Saint Martin is celebrated on November 11th. But processions in his honor usually take place after All Saints’ Day, that is, after November 1, and small processions of one kindergarden or urban area can be scheduled for any day of the last week of October.

German wine classification system and wine regions

March 1, 2023October 7, 2021 by tromari

german wine classification / Klassifikation deutscher weine

Since we live in a wine region, we had to explore German wine classification system. And German wines are not bad at all, if you make right choice.

In this post about different classifications (classic German wine classification + EU, taste, VDP), wine regions, popular sorts.

Diy Lanterns for Saint Martin feast. 2. Paper mache lanterns, lampion lantern, bags

April 1, 2023September 24, 2021 by tromari

DIY Laterne Saint Martin Lantern paper bag

In the first part, we looked at the possible lighting options and basic materials for diy lanterns. Now let’s see what typical forms and what techniques are used. I must say, that the imagination is inexhaustible and every year new variants for lanterns appear. I tried to collect most of the ones already invented.

All about Saint Martin Lantern. 1. Materials

April 1, 2023September 21, 2021 by tromari

This thread is all about Saint Martin lanterns for Saint Martin Festival. Let’s start with lighting and materials, then discuss the basic shapes of lanterns and some techniques.

Please note that most lanterns require not only lighting, but also a stick to carry it on. And there are more problems with a stick than with a candle.

Farmer market in Germany and fruits and berries “free of charge”

September 28, 2023September 18, 2021 by tromari

Local products are in great demand, although it is not always easy to find them. In this post – where you can find farmer market in Germany and whether your can eat for free apples and Co on the way.

Broom on the house. What is Besen?

May 19, 2023July 7, 2021 by tromari

Riddle from the series “Do you know Germany well?”

What do the owners want to say if they hang a broom on the house?

What is Wichteln

October 9, 2023December 8, 2020 by tromari

“What are you going? Wichteln? What is Wichteln?” – This question often comes up in November, when foreign mothers receive the letter from school. It can also come from the kindergarden (rather unlikely), sports club or even from work.

What is it meant? Wichtel is a gnome who secretly does good. In the modern version, gifts for Christmas are supposed. The specialty of this way of giving gifts is secrecy or accident.

German school cone (Schultüte). How to make

October 9, 2023November 6, 2020 by tromari

Schultüte selbst basteln / How to make german school cone

In my opinion, self-made German school cone look better than purchased ones. But still, you need to spend reasonable time and reasonable money on creating a cone. Otherwise, just buy and not rack your brains. In the last week before the Einschulung, ready-made Schultüte are very inexpensive.