Martinstag and St. Martin

November 11 and the Legend of St. Martin Martinstag There is a traditional German custom that has a few things in common with Halloween: Martinstag (St. Martin’s Day, Martinsmas). Although they are very different celebrations, the Catholic Martinstag observance on 11...

Book: When in Germany, Do as the Germans Do

The Clued-In Guide to German Life, Language, and Culture Newly Expanded Second Edition (July 2018) Books: Germany > Book: When in Germany… Do you want to blend in when visiting Berlin? To feel like you belong in Bavaria? When in Germany, Do as the Germans Do...