Austria’s Souvenir Gift to the World: The Snow Globe

Wer hat die Schneekugel erfunden? Who Invented the Snow Globe? Everyone has seen one, bought one, played with one, enjoyed one. Mass-produced all over the world, today the common snow globe is a nostalgic childhood memory, a kitschy souvenir, a fun blizzard in a glass...

How Generous Are the Germans?

Germany and Altruism Do YOU donate to causes or charitable organizations? How much did you donate last year? How often do you open your wallet to help a person, cause or an organization? Your answer to those questions depends at least in part on your nationality....

“Fröhliche Weihnacht überall!” – Lyrics

A German Christmas Carol in German and English Music/Lyrics: Volksweise (Traditional) – Late 19th century This popular German carol is unusual in several ways. First, unlike most carols, it has a true (six-line) refrain that is sung at the beginning and repeated...