by Nicole Karsch-Meibom
Contributing writer
The Christmas tradition has many variations around the world. Santa and his “friends” also take on different names, depending on the part of the world. Tomte, Sinterklaas, Ded Moros, Pere Noel, la Befana, Weihnachtsmann and Santa Claus are just a few of the titles given to this jolly holiday man and his friends.
November 28, 2013 ×
by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Germany has already started ringing in the holiday season with the opening of many Christmas markets this week. And Kaiserslautern was no exception. Kaiserslautern’s market kicked off Monday. And during every Advent weekend, different villages in the KMC will start presenting their Christmas markets, too.
November 28, 2013 ×
by Annie Valentine
Contributing writer
If you happen to be in the neighborhood of Bari, Italy, on Dec. 6, be sure to swing by and pay tribute to the remains of Saint Nicholas — not to be confused with Santa Claus, who is most certainly alive and well and won’t be leaving home this year until Dec. 24.
November 28, 2013 ×
Story and photos by Nicole Karsch-Meibom
Contributing writer
Celebrating Advent is such a lovely opportunity to get together and enjoy the spirit of the season.
November 28, 2013 ×
by Cori Bolger Shirk
Contributing writer
Wherever Mark Twain trod, his fans are sure to follow. They trek to the American author’s homes in Hannibal, Mo., and Hartford, Conn. They cruise along the great Mississippi River by steamboat. Above all, they travel by imagination, soaking up his written word.
November 28, 2013 ×
by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Kaiserslautern’s Lord Mayor Dr. Klaus Weichel and the “Christkind,” or Christ child, will officially open the Christmas market at 6 p.m. Monday from the stage on Schillerplatz. The market will be set up through Dec. 23 around Stiftskirche and on Schillerplatz.
November 21, 2013 ×
Story by Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Chlosta
Running full-speed at nosebleed elevations; traversing creeks, rocks and caves; scrambling over loose rock debris; and hiking up goat trails with walking sticks that resemble ski poles might seem crazy to some, but adventure racers — including one U.S. Army Reserve Soldier stationed in Europe — would race no other way.
November 21, 2013 ×
by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Residents in Kaiserslautern County and the City of Kaiserslautern have specific dates for waste pickup. Usually, residents receive booklets listing pickup dates and tips for trash disposal.
November 14, 2013 ×