News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany For planning purposes, the following is a list of 2016 German holidays: • Jan. 1: New Year’s • Jan. 6: Three Kings’ Day — official holiday only in the states of Bavaria, Sachsen and Baden-Wuerttemberg • Feb. 8: Rose Monday — not a legal holiday • Feb. 9: Shrove Tuesday — Fasching, not a […]
The holiday season packs on as much debt in our saving accounts as it does pounds around our waists. After a few years of overconsumption, a habit of overspending can develop, leading into a numbing of our purchasing pleasure and gift-receiving high. It is easy to equate a good holiday with making people feel good through spending too much money.
Events » The Rheinland-Pfalz International Choir rehearses from 7 to 9:15 p.m. Tuesdays in the Protestant community hall in Kaiserslautern-Erzhuetten. The choir is comprised of adults of all ages with German, American, Danish, British, French and Polish singers. The choir is known in Kaiserslautern for its participation with the U.S. Air […]
The following is a list of performances and events happening in the KMC and nearby locations. Dates are subject to change. Performing arts: Pfalztheater Kaiserslautern: • “Herzog Blaubarts Burg” and “Der Zwerg,” two operas in German, 7:30 p.m. Saturday. • “Nur noch kurz die Welt retten,” a Europe revue, 8 […]
The forestry information center House of Sustainability, located at Johanniskreuzer Strasse 1, 67705 Trippstadt, invites visitors to a “Romantic Christmas in the forest” from 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
Are you thinking about buying a used car downtown, or are you about to sell your car to a fellow service member? Then you might be interested to know that in both cases, the sale and purchase is subject to German law. Therefore, it is good to know what host nation laws say on the subject of warranties and defects.
Events » Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration will take place at 5 p.m. today at Pulaski Park. After the U.S. Army Garrison tree is lit, stick around for festivities in the park. The celebration will include cookie decorating, a meet and greet with Santa, seasonal treats, live music and holiday cheer. […]
The following is a list of performances and events happening in the KMC and nearby locations. Dates are subject to change. Performing arts: Pfalztheater Kaiserslautern: • “Wer hat Angst vor Virginia Wolfe,” Who’s afraid of Virgina Wolfe, a play by Edward Albee, in German, 7:30 p.m. today and 3 p.m. […]
Through Dec. 23, the Christmas market in Kaiserslautern is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 1 to 10 p.m. Sundays. It is set up around Stiftskirche and on Schillerplatz. After the Christmas holidays, it will turn into a New Year’s market from Dec. 27 to 30. The market features more than 40 vendors, food and beverage booths, musical entertainment, a children’s program and various Christmas-related activities.
In Germany, it is a tradition for children to place their boots outside their rooms the night of Dec. 5 to have them filled by Santa Claus with candy, cookies, nuts, oranges and little gifts. The following day, Dec. 6, is “Nikolaustag,” or Santa Claus Day.
Last updated: 04/30/2026
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