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Courtesy photoAdvent calendars help count down the days until Christmas. Children open the first door Dec. 1.

Germans observe Advent traditions

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

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.

November 20, 2014 ×

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Photo by City of KaiserslauternThe Christmas market set up in front of Stiftskirche in Kaiserslautern offers many food specialties, the traditional Glühwein and a merry-go-round for children.

Ring in the holidays at German Christmas markets

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Walking through the center of town, shoppers can tell Christmas is only a few weeks away. Window displays show holiday decorations, and Christmas markets in stores offer anything having to do with the holidays, such as ornaments, Christmas cookies and chocolate Santa Clauses.

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Photos by City of KaiserslauternIce skaters have fun at the ice skating rink in the event hall of the Kaiserslautern Gartenschau.

Kaiserslautern on Ice

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Now is the time for enthusiastic ice skaters to prepare for the opening of the “Kaiserslautern on Ice” season, which starts at 6 p.m. Nov. 21. For the fifth year, a mobile ice skating rink will be set up in the event hall of the Kaiserslautern Gartenschau. The annual ice skating season will run through Feb. 15.

November 13, 2014 ×

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Courtesy photoVisitors find handmade items, such as jewelry, at the creative market, which takes place Saturday and Sunday at the Haus des Bürgers in Ramstein-Miesenbach.

Artists present creative works, show off skills

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

A pre-Christmas arts and crafts exhibition will take place Saturday and Sunday at the Ramstein-Miesenbach culture and convention center, Haus des Bürgers.

November 13, 2014 ×

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Photo by Stefan LayesPrior to the lantern procession in Ramstein-Miesenbach, a St. Martin’s worship service takes place at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Catholic church.

Children walk in lantern processions to honor St. Martin

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Nov. 11 not only marks the beginning of the German carnival season but also St. Martin’s Day. On Tuesday, Germans honor the patron of the poor and friend of the children — St. Martin.

November 6, 2014 ×

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Courtesy photosThe horse awards ceremony at Quirnbach’s horse market starts at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday.

Quirnbach holds horse market, lottery

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Every second Wednesday in November, the village of Quirnbach holds its traditional horse market. The event will include a horse show with awards, vendors, food specialties, musical entertainment and a raffle.

November 6, 2014 ×

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Photos by Senior Airman Jonathan StefankoChildren count candy after trick-or-treating during Trunk-or-Treat Oct. 31 on Ramstein. Trick-or-treaters of all ages attended this year’s Trunk-or-Treat, which included food, movies, games, contests and candy.

Candy, games, fun during Trunk-or-Treat

Photos by Senior Airman Jonathan Stefanko

       

November 6, 2014 ×

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Courtesy photo

2014 holiday mailing dates

Courtesy of U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Postal Operations Branch

The below dates are for mail originating in Europe and destined to locations in the United States. Mail originating in the U.S. and sent to European APO, FPO or DPO addresses use similar mailing dates.

October 30, 2014 ×

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Family members and friends place dried flower bouquets, candles and wreaths on gravesites at German cemeteries Saturday during All Saints Day.

Germans observe religious holidays in November

Story and photo by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

On Saturday, many Germans will visit cemeteries to decorate the gravesites of deceased family members and friends with flowers or wreaths made of fir tree branches, pine cones and dried flowers, and to light candles. They do this because it is “Allerheiligen,” or All Saints Day, a religious holiday for Catholics.

October 30, 2014 ×

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A “Transylvanian” applies makeup before opening night of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” midnight viewing. Cast members acted out the movie while it played on a projector behind them.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Photos by Airman Larissa Greatwood

     

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