A German girl in Charleston, USA
Moving to America made me realize how German I really am. Things that were just normal before are suddenly “German”. My American husband has to explain sometimes my German traditions to others. It is interesting how moving far away makes you see your own culture and traditions more clearly. Here are my top 10: 1 – The…
Merry Christmas everyone! I hope all of you have happy holidays, no matter where in world you are. I am currently in Kentucky and experience my third American Christmas. However, I still notice differences between German and American Christmas traditions… #1: Vorweihnachtszeit (The time before Christmas) Germany: Beginning of December German kitchens smell like a…
Since the first day, I keep discovering differences in my new home. Most houses in this Area have just one level and no basement. The walls are very thin and can be replaced easily. A few weeks ago we had to replace a wall in our bathroom. For my German friends who might read this…
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