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Black Forest Festival

Black Forest festival A celebrated Southern Germany tradition  Germany loves to celebrate, any excuse to eat, drink and enjoy times with friends. I...

Your top 10 questions about German Beer Steins - Answered!

  Top 10 questions about German Beer Steins We get many queries about our beer steins, in this blog we will answer your most common questions about...

German Christmas Traditions

GERMAN CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS Christmas celebrations in Germany Christmas in Germany is a very special celebration, which does not focus on the one o...

How to set up a traditional German Christmas tree

  How to decorate your Christmas Tree – The German way! Did you know that the Christmas tree was invented in Germany? Bringing a tree inside the ho...

Origin story of the Nutcracker

Discover the history of the Nutcracker. German Christmas decoration origin story, find out more in this blog ...

Germany's History: Tough times

Germany through hard times Infectious disease and Germany's resilience After this last outbreak in SA, it has reminded us that Covid 19 is still pr...

Our top German Gift ideas for Christmas!

German Gift Ideas What are you buying your loved ones for Christmas? It's that time of year again! Hopefully you are organised and have all your lo...

German Traditions: The Christmas Tree

The origins of the Christmas tree Is there anything more iconic than pulling out the Christmas tree when the year rolls into December and the festi...

Advent Calendar - Locally made, German inspired!

The History of the Advent Calendar  Nothing says Christmas like an Advent Calendar! The joy of counting down the days until Christmas morning when...

German Smoker Men (Rauchermann) & Incense (Raucherkerze)

Find out the origin story behind the traditional German Smoker Man. We talk about how to use this unique Christmas decoration in your home and our ...

German Schnapps!

GERMAN SCHNAPPS LIQUEUR German Culture and Spirit making Many cultures will have an affinity with a particularly strong brew! Germany is no excepti...

German Musical Instruments

GERMAN MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Musical instruments Musical instruments are an ancient way of telling stories that transpire time. The Harmonica or mout...