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In a few plain words, glühwein is a mulled wine — a wine combined with spices and typically served warm.

And those who have tried it know how to enjoy it: outside with friends on a wintry evening, when the air is crisp, daylight has gone early and a scent of cinnamon and cloves fills the air. When the drink’s sweet heat saturates your body, you know that Christmas is right around the corner.

The location of Hornberg palace makes it one of a kind.

The views from its position high above the romantic, little town of Hornberg in the Black Forest are phenomenal. The castle and town are known for an event that took place during the 16th century — the “Hornberger Schiessen,” or the Hornberg Cannonade. This blunder was immortalized by the famous German poet and playwrite Friedrich Schiller in his work “Die Räuber” (the Robbers).

Angels harmonizing, spotlights beaming, Advent coming to life — all of this only begins to describe the Augsburg Christmas market.

The sweet potato rightfully takes center stage during the traditional American meal of Thanksgiving. As a staple side dish or dazzling dessert, vegans to carnivores gnaw on this amazing tuber with delight.

It’s not a true Christmas without a fire.
And we’re not just talking about those contained in quaint or roaring fireplaces. We’re talking about candles of all shapes and sizes fueling the movement of extraordinary ornaments.  

Advent season begins Nov. 30 and continues for four weeks until Christmas. The word Advent comes from the Latin verb “advenare,” which means “to arrive” and indicates the coming of Christ.