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Simple Christmas decoration ideas

April 16, 2023December 16, 2022 by tromari

Expat families often live for several years on suitcases because “the future is uncertain”. And what kind of Christmas decorations are there if the number of things needs to be minimized. However, you can make a lot out of plain paper, scattered little toys, and crafts with a basic set of colored paper, paint, glue, varnish, and glitter, and a day off.

Our decorations started with a mini Christmas tree and paper cutouts. Then came wooden stars and Styrofoam balls, decorated cheap balls. For most deco, what you have at home and what you can find in Müller (or a large hardware or garden center) and a Tedi store is enough.

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.

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.

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.

DIY polygonal lantern, cylinder lantern for Saint Martin festival

April 1, 2023September 27, 2021 by tromari

Laternen Käseschachtel Saint Martin / Cylinder lantern

Next possible forms and techniques – polygonal lantern and cylinder lantern (“cheese package”).

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.

Bascetta star instructions. 2. Assemble

October 9, 2023December 10, 2020 by tromari

Bascetta star tutorial / Bascetta Stern zusammenstecken

I have made further Bascetta star instructions as detailed as possible, because this part is difficult and is very vague on the Internet-instructions.

Bascetta star tutorial. 1. Modules

October 9, 2023December 9, 2020 by tromari

There are several ways to fold a star. I made Bascetta star tutorial, because it’s one of the most beautiful variations that is pretty simple, including the luminous version.

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.