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Clear the way for winter safety
Local German authorities and the Vogelweh Housing Office would like to
remind everyone of the importance of clearing sidewalks and walkways
once the snow begins to fall.
Archive for November, 2011
Commentary
Schools
Christmas market offers arts, crafts
The traditional Christmas market at the Edith-Stein-Haus in
Kaiserslautern will take place for the 21st time Saturday to Dec. 4.
Schools
Give Back Today!
Finding the time to reach out and support those around us during the
holidays is the most universal holiday tradition. It is also a large
part of what keeps our military community strong, no matter what we
endure. Here are a few fun and simple ways for you and your family to
get involved and give back to KMC this holiday season:
Schools
Advent, Advent, ein Lichtlein brennt
“Advent, Advent, ein Lichtlein brennt” — one little light is shining during Advent time. This is the first phrase of the most known German poem that refers to the time up until Christmas. The word “Advent” derives from the Latin word “Adventus,“ which means “coming” and refers to the time […]
Lifestyle
Christmas delights
Christmas time is here and the time to eat yummy Christmas treats is
upon us! Walking into any German bakery, one will find delicious
delights such as marzipan, lebkuchen and chestnuts.
Features
The Wurst: A Pillar of German Society
Some people say we Germans eat sausage all the time. Sounds boring? Not
at all, because, if we did, we would have more than 1,500 types to
select from. Call that a choice!
Features
The ‘Christmas Lady’ is back!
Can a masterpiece of traditional folk art also appear as a highly stylized
modern crèche, a tree decoration or a nutcracker gift? For an answer, a
shopper need only stop at Gallery Wagner in Kindsbach village between Landstuhl and Kaiserslautern.
Features
Kaiserslautern’s Weihnachtsmarkt back in business!
The Christmas market in Kaiserslautern opened Monday and will continue
until Dec. 23. Then, after the Christmas holidays, the market will
continue. The city will sponsor a New Year
News
GACO hosts program at Christmas market
The German-American Community Office will be part of the Christmas
market Thursday in the center of Kaiserslautern. GACO employees will
present a stage program with American music groups, singers and dancers,
including the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band.
