Category: Culture & Art
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November Is The Anniversary Of A Reunited Berlin
November is the anniversary month of the Fall of the Wall, and the end of a dark era of German history where fear and repression ruled East Germany and when innocent people died trying to…
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How To Observe The Fun And Spooky Halloween Holiday In Germany
Halloween may not be a traditional German holiday, but there are other similar festivals, like Walpurgis Night and All Souls’ Week, that have led some to embrace this fun day.
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Relive German History With An Authentic Medieval Fair
There’s no better way to experience some German history than by attending one of the many medieval fairs that can be found in Ebernburg, Nuremburg, Satzvey, Angelbachtal or Kaltenberg.
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2010 Marks 20 Years Of German Unity
October 3rd marks the 20th anniversary of German reunification. It marks a recent history that seems so distant to modern Germans, but emotions around the holiday run deep.
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German’s Generous Spirits Rank High In World Giving Index
The 2010 World Giving Index rates German as one of the 20 most generous nations on earth. Charitable donations, volunteer hours, and a willingness to help strangers helped put German on top!