Glühwein is a hot spiced mulled red wine and part of the Christmas market like the gifts under the Christmas tree. The quality of the hot spiced wine at the Christmas market is usually not very good, I only drink it because I want to warm up when it’s cold. Continue reading Make authentic German Glühwein at home
The people of Munich have their very own Christkindl or Christ child. Every year it is displayed for worship from the first day of Christmas until Epiphany Continue reading The Munich Christmas miracle
The Advent in Germany is the most magical and festive time. I remember the romantic historical Christkindlmarkets, the garland, lights and glittering Christmas trees, the Glühwein and Lebkuchen that makes a dreary season heart light up. Continue reading “Weihnachten” from my Childhood
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Some dishes are more than just food—they’re a gathering, a memory, a warm embrace in the middle of winter. Every Christmas Eve, I make a big pot of German Gulasch at my daughter’s house, and it’s become a tradition that brings together not just our family, but our neighbors too. There’s something magical about cooking in a large Dutch oven. The aromas fill the house. … Continue reading German Gulasch (Goulash), a Pot of Comfort
One of my favorite condiment or side for my Christmas dinner table is an Apple Cranberry Chutney that will go with Beef, Pork, Poultry, or whatever you like. It’ll taste definitely better than the store bought one, and can be prepared in only 16 minutes. I received lots of complements at the dinner table
In Germany, many eagerly anticipate enjoying the flavorful seasoned goose legs, succulent goose breast, or snacking on crispy goose wings during the festive season. Are you considering having a traditional Christmas Goose as part of your holiday meal this year The goose is often viewed as being too fatty by some, but with proper preparation, they will be pleasantly surprised. If your guests seem hesitant, … Continue reading How to Prepare a Perfect Goose for Christmas
The Nürnberger Christkindlesmarkt is one of the most famous Christmas markets in the world – with a “real” Christkind, the original Gingerbread and the Christkindlesglühwein. The new Christkind Benigna has opened the Weihnachtsmarkt on Friday (29.11.19) with the traditional prologue The Nürnberger Christkindlmarkt is one of the oldest Christmas markets in Germany. The pre-Christmas sales fair on Nürnberg Main Market can be traced back to … Continue reading Nuremberg has a new Christkind
For decades the “Zwetschgemännle” which are popular figures from dried Prunes, can be found at the colorful world of the Christkindlesmarkt. There are over 350 different figures – from “Nackerte” (Naked) to “Schlotfeger” (Chimney sweeper) to Lovers. The repertoire ranges. There are hundreds of Gnomes and bass Violin players, Guitarists and Pianists, Cooks and Waiters, Mushroom pickers, Pastors, and even Devils etc. Continue reading “Zwetschgemännle” made out of dried Prunes
