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Courtesy photo Romantic forest Christmas market “Romantic Christmas in the Forest” takes place from 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday near the House of Sustainability, Johanniskreuzer Strasse 1, 67705 Trippstadt. More than 70 vendors will sell arts and crafts as well as food specialties. Children can enjoy pony rides, crafting and a merry-go-round. Since there is not sufficient parking, visitors are asked to use busses that leave from the Kaiserslautern main train station and other bus stops every 15 minutes. For a detailed bus schedule and more information, visit www.hdn-pfalz.de.

Was ist Los? KMC Cultural Highlights – Dec. 9, 2016

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The following is a list of performances and events happening in the KMC and nearby locations. Dates are subject to change.

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Courtesy photo In the 17th century, after ore became scarce, miners started the production of nutcrackers in the Erzgebirge area near the Czech border.

Christmas item production dates back to 17th century

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

All over German Christmas markets, shoppers will find unique wooden items such as nutcrackers, Christmas pyramids, angels and other figures. The origin of these holiday items dates back to the 17th century in the Erzgebirge, a mountain area near the Czech border.

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Motorists must obey signs

Motorists must obey signs

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Photo by Jo Anne Pinney Newcomers enjoy a break in the gluehwein hut at Kaiserslautern's Christmas market during the orientation tour sponsored by the USO, SWK city works Kaiserslautern and other local businesses Dec. 6.

Welcome to Kaiserslautern: USO cooperates with city, businesses

Courtesy of USO Kaiserslautern

Approximately 56,000 American citizens live in and around the region of Kaiserslautern. One of the first stops for the new arrivals is the USO. For 75 years, the non-profit organization has been supporting American military members and their families throughout the world. The USO could not fulfill its mission without the support of many generous sponsors and volunteers.

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Courtesy photo The Silent Night Memorial Chapel in Oberndorf near Salzburg, Austria, was built from 1924 to 1936. Each year it lures thousands of visitors. It is open 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

‘Silent Night’: World’s most popular Christmas song

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

During Advent season, the world’s most popular Christmas song “Silent Night” can be heard all over the world in all languages.

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Mark Your Calendar – Dec. 2, 2016

Events » Finish off your holiday gift list at the Last Minute Mini Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday at the Heaton Hall Auditorium in Landstuhl Regional Medical Center. Find unique European treasures and specialty items for the entire family. Open to U.S. ID cardholders. All sales […]

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Courtesy photo Medieval Christmas market Sankt Wendel holds its Christmas market combined with a medieval market Saturday to Dec. 11. Daily opening hours are from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. A 12-meter-tall Christmas pyramid, life-sized nutcrackers, a miniature village with 200 dwarfs, a big nativity scene and tobbogan runs are available. More than 140 decorated Christmas booths offer arts and crafts, gift ideas and regional culinary specialties. A medieval market features vendors in historical costumes and craftsmen. Jugglers, dancers, singers, musicians and fire-eaters entertain in the streets and on stage. For more information, visit www.sank wendel.de. Sankt Wendel is north of Neunkirchen. Parking is available in City-Garage from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekdays and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays.

Was ist Los? KMC Cultural Highlights – Dec. 2, 2016

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The following is a list of performances and events happening in the KMC and nearby locations. Dates are subject to change.

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Photo courtesy of the City of Kaiserslautern Santa Claus comes to pass out goodies to children Dec. 6 at the Christmas market in Kaiserslautern. Germans observe “Nikolaustag,” or “Santa Claus Day,” every year on Dec. 6.

Santa Claus visits children, brings goodies

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Tuesday, Germans observe “Nikolaustag,” or “Santa Claus Day.” Traditionally, the night of Dec. 5 children will place their boots outside their rooms to have them filled by Santa Claus with candy, cookies, nuts, oranges and little gifts during the night.

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Courtesy photo Traditional Advent wreaths have four candles and every Advent Sunday another candle is lit.

Germans observe Advent traditions

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Germans observe the Advent season with numerous traditions. The word Advent comes from the Latin verb “advenare” which means “to arrive” and indicates the coming of Christ.

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Courtesy photo A pickpocket steals valuables while distracting his victim by spilling coffee over his clothes and then helping to clean it.

Polizei give tips for Christmas market visits

Courtesy of Police Criminal Prevention of the federal states and the federal government of Germany

This is the time for families to visit a Christmas market. It is also the right time for pickpockets doing their job. They like the crowds between vendor booths and act fast. The criminal statistics by Polizei shows a total of 168,142 cases of pickpocketing in 2015 in Germany, which is a raise of seven percent compared to 2014 (157,069 cases). These thieves cause a damage of about €50.8 million.

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