What’s Behind That Tradition? Culture January 4, 2021Winter traditions, much like the long dark times of winter, arose from a need to banish the dark and welcome...
Favorite Germanic Cookbooks in English Culture January 4, 2021Authentic recipes, rich historical and cultural context, clear and concise directions, and beautiful photos make these titles well used cooking...
German Connections Go Virtual with Conference Culture January 4, 2021By James M. Beidler There are few, if any, parts of life that haven’t been affected by the COVID-19 virus....
“Look Who in Yonder Manger Lies” Culture November 5, 2020The Putz has become one of the formative activities of my life. By Pastor Roy Ledbetter Photographs Courtesy Pastor Roy...
The Angles and the Saxons Culture November 5, 2020By Peter Pabisch Modern academia questions if the history of Germanic immigration into Britannia is portrayed as belligerent. It is...
CARMEL CHRISTKINDLMARKT Culture November 5, 2020Crowds love its attractions, authenticity, and ambiance By Don Heimburger • Photographs Courtesy Don Heimburger Towering over the Carmel, Indiana...
Ludwig van Beethoven 16 December 1770 – 26 March 1827 Culture November 5, 2020Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the birth of this titan of Western music. By Robert A. Selig He is one...
Ordnung Wie es mit dem Schießen bey der Kirchweyh alhier zu Winterhausen Dießes 1700ten Jahres solle gehalten werden Culture September 1, 2020Rules: How it shall be kept during the Shooting Competition here in Winterhausen during the Anniversary of the Dedication of...
Literary Dialect Culture August 31, 2020An introduction of its history in the German speaking world. by Peter Pabisch Before we delve into this topic—please, dear...
Oktoberfest Culture August 31, 2020The Festival of the City of Munich Courtesy City of Munich, Department of Labor and Economic Development Six million visitors...