News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany 
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.
There’s something sweet in Waldenbuch! Just south of Stuttgart, this idyllic suburban town with less than 9,000 residents has unassuming country charm. It also happens to be home to Ritter Sport, one of the most famous brands of chocolate in the world.
Celebrating Advent is such a lovely opportunity to get together and enjoy the spirit of the season.
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.
For many folks, summer is the best time of year. It’s the time for fun, outdoor activities, such as swimming, hiking and barbecuing. The summer months are great, no doubt, but don’t whine and bemoan the cold and dreary months of winter, because in Europe, they can bring even more fun than the summertime!
This winter, go back to school — ski school! Wintertime is an amazing time of year, especially if you know how to ski. But, if you don’t, there’s no better place to learn how than in an organized class.
Children all over the world are counting the days until Santa Claus makes his big appearance. But more importantly, they all know he is watching. Santa sees everything.
The holiday break looms ahead. On one hand, we’re thankful for the break from work and school, and on the other we quickly tire of the hustle and bustle and the commercialism of the season. Growing up in the ’80s, a deck of cards or a board game could compete with the lure of video games, which were limited to geometric shapes moving jerkily across the screen and oversized joysticks.
The month of December is a time for random traditions around the world. Whether your family plays board games or sings karaoke, most households in America share the common tree-food-gift combo in one form or another.
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