Lifestyle

Walking through the centers 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 holiday such as ornaments, Christmas cookies and chocolate Santa Clauses.

Thursday is St. Martin

Mackenbach recently opened its doors to a music school, which is located in the Bürgerhaus (community hall). Classes are available for all ages and instruments.

Americans living on the economy must be aware of German quiet hours if they do not want to get into trouble with their German neighbors or the German law. The so-called quiet hours determine when people have to keep noise levels down and stop loud activities outdoors or listening to loud music.

Muslims within the ranks of U.S. Air Forces in Europe and all over the world are engaged in fasting during the month of Ramadan which began Oct. 15 and will end Nov. 13

Ramstein-Miesenbach celebrates its traditional Wendelinus market Saturday and Sunday. In the center of town, which is closed to motorized traffic, there are special activities, vendors, craftsmanship demonstrations, a car show, rides and musical entertainment. Additionally, a train swap meet takes place in the Haus des Bürgers and stores are open from 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday.

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