“Es wird scho glei dumpa” – Lyrics

An Austrian Christmas Carol in German and English “Es wird scho glei dumpa” (“It will soon be dark”) is a Wiegenlied (“cradle song” or lullaby) in Austrian dialect. It first appeared in print in 1884. Also see a rare English version...

“Lasst uns froh und munter sein” – Lyrics

A German Christmas Carol in German and English Melody and Lyrics: Traditional (Taunus) This song is a traditional folk carol from Germany’s Taunus region (Frankfurt area). It is usually sung on or around Nicholas Eve (Nikolausabend, Dec. 5). In some regions of...
Walpurgis Night: English-German Vocabulary

Walpurgis Night: English-German Vocabulary

German Vocabulary: Walpurgis Night | Walpurgisnacht | Maypoles Also see: Holidays and Celebrations Calendar (April 30, May 1) German Language > Walpurgis Night: English-German English-German Glossary An Annotated English-German Glossary of Walpurgisnacht and May...