Short Trousers

One of the most interesting aspects of being an expat is when you find yourself in the eye of a culture clash storm. Last winter my, then seven-year-old, son was determined to wear shorts, whatever the weather. His avoidance of long trousers evolved gradually during...

Christmas Vocabulary: English-German Glossary

An Annotated English-German Christmas Glossary Christmas | Weihnachten | Winter | Hanukkah | Holidays | Santa | St. Nicholas In this annotated glossary, you’ll find vocabulary and facts related to the Christmas celebration and Christmas customs (and Hanukkah) in...

Christmas Vocabulary: German-English Glossary

An Annotated German-English Christmas Glossary Christmas | Weihnachten | Winter | Hanukkah | Holidays | Santa | St. Nicholas In this annotated glossary, you’ll find vocabulary and facts related to the Christmas celebration and Christmas customs (and Hanukkah) in...