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Courtesy photoChildren disguised as the three holy kings walk from door to door Dec. 27 to Jan. 6 asking for donations to support children’s projects.

Children collect donations, observe Three Kings Day

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Germans observe Three Kings Day, or Epiphany, Jan. 6. The day marks the end of the Christmas season. The Christmas tree is lit for the last time, discarded, and the ornaments are packed away until next Christmas.

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Courtesy photoWorkers pick up Christmas trees in the new year to make compost.

Off-base residents must properly recycle Christmas trees

Information provided by Kaisers-lautern County Administration office

The waste management office of the Kaiserslautern County Administration asks KMC residents to properly recycle their Christmas trees after the holidays.

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2014 German holidays

For planning purposes, following is a list of German holidays in 2013: Jan. 1 — New Year’s Jan. 6 — Three Kings’ Day (official holiday in Bavaria, Sachsen and Baden-Württemberg only) March 3 — Rose Monday (no legal holiday) March 4 — Shrove Tuesday (Fasching – not a  legal holiday) […]

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Germans observe New Year’s Eve traditions

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

People throughout the world celebrate New Year’s Eve with a variety of traditions to welcome the arrival of the new year.

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Photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan CastelanFor nearly a month, Christmas stalls line the entrance to the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center offering local seasonal treats, crafts, knick-knacks and holiday cheer. As part of the holiday season, local businesses 
provide the KMC with a convenient way to purchase goods not normally offered on base. From schnitzel to 
pizza, decorations and holiday gift ideas, Ramstein’s Christmas market is a quick stop to check out and runs until Christmas Eve.

Ramstein Christmas market

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Holiday traveling: Stay vigilant

Courtesy of the 86th Airlift Wing Antiterrorism Office

As we know, people are the Air Force’s most vital resource. As recent events have shown, terrorists will continue to modify their tactics in an attempt to be unpredictable.

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Christmas cards originated in England

Christmas cards originated in England

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Even living in a modern world with electronic greeting cards, a large number of people all over the world still stick to the tradition of sending real holiday greeting cards to family members, relatives, friends and customers.
The Happy Holidays greetings are combined with best wishes for the new year.

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KLSA’s 30 Days of Giving

Courtesy of the Kaiserslautern Landstuhl Spouses Association

With holiday season in full force, the Kaiserslautern Landstuhl Spouses Association launched a campaign focusing on random acts of kindness.

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Ho, ho, hold up! That’s too expensive

by Miki Cannfield
Airman & Family Readiness Center volunteer

Thanksgiving is over, but the holiday season is still here. Now it’s time for you to make your list and check it twice, just like jolly ol’ Saint Nick.

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Residents must keep sidewalks free of snow, ice

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Residents living off-base in German communities must know the rules regarding snow and ice on sidewalks. Residents should check their rental contracts to find out about their obligations. The rental contract clearly states who must keep sidewalks free of ice and snow.

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Rates provided courtesy Community Bank