The day has finally arrived – the cultural advent calendar finds its end today – it is Christmas Eve tonight. In some places around the world this is the most important day of the Christmas holidays. Christmas plays in schools and… Read more ›
Tomorrow the day has finally come – it is Christmas Eve. And we all know, that at least 1 present will be something we so NOT want. In the Commonwealth countries there is a dedicated day for exchanging unwanted presents… Read more ›
Germany and its Christmas Markets – what should I say… I have to admit, I am a bit biased. Coming from Nürnberg I of course am in love with the concept. There are more than 2500 Christmas markets in Germany.… Read more ›
Today it is guest author’s Fionah’s turn. She will tell you about Christmas in Uganda. I have to admit, I had no clue about how Christmas is celebrated in Africa. So I was really excited about what Fionah has to… Read more ›
My friend Monica from Philadelphia introduced me the other day to her very special Christmas tradition: We drink something called Eggnog on Christmas Eve (Dec. 24th) and Christmas Day (Dec. 25th). It is a special drink/treat for us because we… Read more ›
Christmas in Denmark is a family get-together with a lot of eating, drinking and hygge (THE danish word that represents something like cosiness). But also singing and dancing is important for Danes and most families – young and old – dance around… Read more ›
Last Christmas from Wham. If there is one song that represents modern Christmas then it is this one. There is not much to say about it – so just lean back and enjoy! … God! How much do I love… Read more ›
