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Kaiserslautern residents celebrate American culture

Kaiserslautern residents celebrate American culture

by Maj. Paul D. Baldwin
3rd Air Force Public Affairs

Football cheerleaders lined the stairwell and greeted the nearly 700
community residents as they entered the town hall for the celebration.
Greeters handed out jelly beans while people visited information booths.

December 2, 2011 ×

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When did you stop believing in Santa Claus?

When did you stop believing in Santa Claus?

Every Christmas, Santa Claus stops by each of our houses to deliver gifts. But how many of us still believe in the man in red?

November 25, 2011 ×

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The Wurst: A Pillar of German Society

The Wurst: A Pillar of German Society

by Nicole Karsch-Meibom
Contributing writer

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!

November 25, 2011 ×

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The ‘Christmas Lady’ is back!

The ‘Christmas Lady’ is back!

Story and photos by A.L. Shaff
Contributing writer

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.

November 25, 2011 ×

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Kaiserslautern’s Weihnachtsmarkt back in business!

Kaiserslautern’s Weihnachtsmarkt back in business!

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

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

November 25, 2011 ×

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PRACTICE FOOD SAFETY

PRACTICE FOOD SAFETY

When you think about the holidays, does the taste of a freshly baked
pumpkin pie or the aroma of a home-cooked turkey dinner come to mind? No
matter what

November 18, 2011 ×

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Your guide to the history of Thanksgiving

by Hayley Thompson
Ramstein High School

Thanksgiving is a time to enjoy family time and reflect on things you
are thankful for, as well as to eat delicious food. Thanksgiving is a
uniquely American holiday celebrated to mark the successful harvest and
the peace between settlers and American Indians in November 1621.

November 18, 2011 ×

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The Great American Smokeout

The Great American Smokeout

Quit for a day, quit for a lifetime

November 18, 2011 ×

Features, Health

What should you know about your child’s first dental visit?

What should you know about your child’s first dental visit?

New parents often ask,

November 18, 2011 ×

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Holiday Angel Tree program provides hope for families

Holiday Angel Tree program provides hope for families

by Airman 1st Class Ciara M. Travis
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

To help families in need, the Ramstein Airman & Family Readiness
Center and the First Sergeants Association is hosting the Angel Tree
program from now until Dec. 15 throughout the KMC. To help get patrons
in the giving spirit, there was a kick-off event held Nov. 9 at the
Kaiserslautern Military Community Center.

November 18, 2011 ×