Tag Archives: traditions
Episode 14: Christmas in Germany

Episode 14: Christmas in Germany

With the holidays coming so fast I thought that I’d better take some time to get out another episode to you right away. I love the winter holidays and I especially love them in Germany, where a lot of tradition, good food and a cozy atmosphere are always on hand.

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Episode 11: Starting School in Germany

Episode 11: Starting School in Germany

The first day of school is a big deal for any family, I’m sure. I was surprised, however, at the amount of tradition and effort that went into the first day of school in Germany when my son Simon started school a few weeks back. It seems that no longer how long I live here, [...]

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Fettes Brot

Episode 6: Mayday in Germany, an Intro to Hamburg

This episode of the myGermany podcast deals with my recent experiences in celebrating Mayday in Germany as well as giving you a taste of Hamburg.
The coat of arms forthe city-state of Hamburg
The City of Hamburg is a very exciting place to visit, with lots of nordic and nautical charm. Hamburg is the second largest city [...]

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May Day in Germany

Well, May Day has come and gone and I have to say that it was really a lot more fun than I had been expecting. This was the first time in my many many years as an expat in Germany that I got a taste of the rural traditions associated with this holiday. I will [...]

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