Advent Customs

by | May 23, 2013

Christmas Traditions: Advent in Germany, Austria and Switzerland The Advent tradition is a religious celebration in preparation for the arrival, or “advent” of the Christ Child (das Christkind) on his “official” birthday, the 25th day of December. The Advent season...

Films by Leni Riefenstahl

by | Apr 19, 2013

Films Directed by and Featuring Leni Riefenstahl Considering her influence and notoriety, it’s surprising to learn that, as a director, Leni Riefenstahl only made a total of eight films! But most of those are notable cinematic landmarks. The documentaries, Triumph of...

Cultural Comparisons

by | Mar 28, 2013

Daily Life in the USA vs Germany (Part 1) History & Culture > Cultural Comparisons > Cultural Comparisons – Part 2 Driving & Traffic Laws • Restaurants & Dining • Coffee In the charts below you’ll find a simplified comparison of various customs...

A-to-Z Guide to Christmas Traditions

by | Mar 21, 2013

A Guide to Christmas Customs in Austria, Germany and Switzerland Whether you live in North America, in German-speaking Europe, or almost anywhere else in the western world, the way Christmas is celebrated has been influenced in large measure by Austria and Germany....