Saint Nicholas

Christmas Customs: St. Nicholas – der Heilige Nikolaus Wer ist Sankt Nikolaus? – Who is Saint Nicholas? For a long time in Austria and some regions of Germany, particularly in Bavaria, St. Nicholas was the main character in the Christmas celebration. But...

Cultural Comparisons: Christmas

Christmas Customs in the USA and Germany In the charts below you’ll find a simplified comparison of Christmas customs and traditions in the United States and Germany (Deutschland), Austria, and Switzerland. For more details, click on any linked topic. Also see An...

Cultural Comparisons 5

Daily Life in the USA vs. Germany • House and Home • Miscellaneous In the charts below you’ll find a simplified comparison of various customs and everyday culture in the United States and Germany (Deutschland). For more details, click on any linked topic. See the...

Euro Timeline

A Euro Chronology The euro timeline begins in the aftermath of World War II and reveals the history of the euro and its impact on Europe and the world. Notice how the euro’s history is closely tied to the development of European unity in general. After you have read...

Getting a German Driver’s License

How to Get a German Driver’s License (der Führerschein) A step-by-step guide Okay, in Part One you learned whether you have reciprocity or not, and you’re ready to get the ball rolling to apply for your new German driver’s license (Führerschein). Where do you go? What...