News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany 
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.
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.
During Advent season, the world’s most popular Christmas song “Silent Night” can be heard all over the world in all languages.
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 […]
The following is a list of performances and events happening in the KMC and nearby locations. Dates are subject to change.
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.
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.
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.
Christmas is approaching and some people might think a puppy is a nice Christmas present.
Last updated: 10/21/2026
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