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CHRISTMAS MARKETS Step into the magic of Germany’s iconic Christmas markets! Imagine a canopy of twinkling fairy lights illuminating the crisp winter night, the comforting scent of warm Glühwein drifting through the air, and rows of quaint wooden stalls overflowing with handcrafted ornaments, seasonal delicacies, and one-of-a-kind treasures. SANKT-ANDREAS-MARKT NOV. […]

As days get shorter and cooler, typical winter delicacies, sweets and bright festive lights can brighten up our spirits and let us swing into the holiday season. Lebkuchen (gingerbread), Stollen (Christmas cake) and Glühwein (mulled wine) can be found at each and every Christmas Market around Germany and parts of […]

Holiday season is approaching fast! Nowadays, it is so easy to find the perfect gifts online and have them shipped to Germany. If you receive gifts in your APO mailbox, please make sure that these items are not restricted or prohibited. German law and U.S. Forces regulations prohibit many items […]

Rules in Germany for keeping up your property or rental during winter may greatly differ from those in the United States. The German-American Community Office has put together a few guidelines for your safety and those of others. According to Article 17, paragraph 3, line 5 of German rules applying […]

The winter season is here, and safety remains the highest of priorities for the 405th Army Field Support Brigade. In an effort to put ‘the freeze’ on cold weather and winter hazards, the 405th AFSB recently conducted winter safety training, which included tips and proven approaches to stay safe. Army […]