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The Nutcracker
A special item shoppers might look for now at Christmas markets is the
nutcracker. The origin of this wooden figurine goes back to the 17th
century in the Erzgebirge, a mountain area near the Czech border. But
nutcrackers aren
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Gingerbread: traditional Christmas cookie with a long history
A traditional plate of Christmas sweets in a German home always includes
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Introducing the KMC’s newest residents
To have your baby’s birth announcement published in the next Kaiserslautern American, send your baby’s name; time, date and place of birth; height and weight; parents’ names and ranks; the names of any siblings; and where you’re stationed in an e-mail to editor@kaiserslauternamerican.com with “birth announcement” written in the subject […]
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Be safe, remain vigilant this holiday season
With the German Christmas market season upon us, the Air Force Office of
Special Investigations would like to remind everyone to remain vigilant
this holiday season.
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Crime Prevention
On behalf of the 86th Security Forces Squadron, I would like to provide
you with some crime prevention safety tips to secure your items during
the upcoming holiday season.
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This season, steal a kiss under the misteltoe
Although mistletoe seems as much a part of the holidays as Santa Claus, the plant is equally shrouded in folklore and mystery.
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Submit to your chocolate desires!
Enough of all that self-control! Let your sweet tooth take over for a
day and experience the world of chocolate at the chocolArt 2011, the
biggest and ultimate chocolate festival in Germany.
Exchange Rates
Currency Exchange Rates
Last updated: 07/09/2026
$1 USD buys...
| Currency | Accommodation Rate (Sale to Members): $1= | Change in Accommodation Rate | Reconversion Rate (Bought from Members): $1= | Valid From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Euro (EUR) | 0.8530 | 0.8968 | 07/10/2026 | |
| Czech Koruna (CZK) | 20.0639 | 07/10/2026 | ||
| Danish Krone (DKK) | 6.1852 | 07/10/2026 | ||
| British Pound (GBP) | 0.7054 | 07/10/2026 | ||
| Polish Zloty (PLN) | 3.5618 | 07/10/2026 | ||
| Romanian Leu (RON) | 4.3334 | 07/10/2026 | ||
| Swedish Krona (SEK) | 9.1471 | 07/10/2026 | ||
| Swiss Franc (CHF) | 0.7630 | 07/10/2026 | ||
| Norwegian Krone (NOK) | 9.2491 | 07/10/2026 | ||
