by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Tuesday, Germans observe “Nikolaustag,” or “Santa Claus Day.” Traditionally, the night of Dec. 5 children will place their boots outside their rooms to have them filled by Santa Claus with candy, cookies, nuts, oranges and little gifts during the night.
December 2, 2016 ×
by Katie F. Boltuch
Contributing writer
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The holidays are upon us and approaching quickly. The good thing is, when it comes to Christmas and the holidays, Germany has got you covered. Christmas is one of its biggest holiday seasons. It’s so big and special, they actually start celebrating anywhere from four to five weeks ahead of the actual day. Because Germans celebrate Advent, most of the “Weihnachtmarkts,” or “Christmas markets,” start around the end of November.
November 24, 2016 ×
by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
The following is a list of performances and events happening in the KMC and nearby locations. Dates are subject to change.
November 17, 2016 ×
by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
This is the time for enthusiastic ice skaters to prepare for the opening of the “Kaiserslautern on Ice” season, which starts today. For the seventh 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. 11.
November 17, 2016 ×
by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Walking through grocery stores, shoppers can tell Christmas is only a few weeks away. The shelves are filled with Christmas cookies, gingerbread and chocolate Santa Clauses.
November 17, 2016 ×