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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 …

German synonyms. Difference between verschieden and unterschiedlich, anders

May 15, 2024November 12, 2021 by tromari

This is such a classic problematic synonymous series in different languages: the words “different” and “other”. In the German version it is mainly about difference between verschieden and unterschiedlich, anders.

Pregnancy in Germany. 3. What is hebamme, how to find her and what is Mutterpass

March 2, 2023October 27, 2021 by tromari

We continue the topic of pregnancy and childbirth. Now: What is hebamme and what is Mutterpass, what is written in Mutterpass. We will learn how to get a midwife and why you need one at all, and decide where to give birth.

In the first part there was infertility and miscarriage, in the second part – mandatory and additional tests, illnesses and inconveniences accompanying pregnancy.

Fighting condensation and mold in Germany

September 28, 2023October 26, 2021 by tromari

Fighting mold is an essential part of life in most German homes. The problem is blamed on users. They say tenants do not ventilate, overcool, etc. etc. In reality, of course, builders have crooked hands and save at the expense of residents. Our friends lived in Holland and did not observe this problem there, although Holland is clearly ahead of most German cities in terms of humidity.

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 dialogues b1 for Deutschtest für Zuwanderer. Help and advice

July 24, 2024October 20, 2021 by tromari

In the first part we organized parties, shopping trips and walks, now we will learn German dialogues B1 about help sick colleagues, when moving etc. and advice on solving problems: how to help children with their studies, how to lose weight, how to get treatment, etc.

Dialogues b1 Deutsch Test für Zuwanderer. Event, trip, party, shopping

July 24, 2024October 20, 2021 by tromari

Dialogues are last part of Deutsch Test für Zuwanderer. First you speak about yourself, then you describe a picture and have to speak with your partner. In this part we take topics about different events, that you have to organize together. Tasks are taken from reviews of real exams shared in Internet.

DIY silhouette lantern for Saint Martin feast. Part 5

April 1, 2023October 13, 2021 by tromari

Laterne Saint Martin / diy silhouette lantern

We end our big review with diy silhouette lantern: red leaves and black figurines.

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 lantern for Saint Martin feast. 4. “Drums” and “Houses”

April 1, 2023October 6, 2021 by tromari

“Drum” – the simplest and fastest form for diy lantern. The choice of motive is limited only by your desires and imagination. “Houses” are cubes or other prisms. Here you have to work more and plan more time, that is, this is an option for older children.