Germany

Day 26: Weihnachtsmarkt

December 22, 2011

Advent is nearly over, and so it’s time for the Christmas Markets in Germany to shut down. Most of the gingerbread hearts, woolen caps, Italian cakes, and hand-blown glass ornaments have been sold. Vendors working in the cold for weeks are eager to pull down their wooden kiosks and return to the warmth of their [...]

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Traveling in Europe

October 22, 2011

Professor Carol is in Europe with her husband Hank where they are collecting more materials on history and culture.  Paul Bass of The Homeschool Channel is traveling with them this time, adding  his film-making expertise to the project. The first few days have resulted in some great video, including performances of Bach’s music, an in-depth look at Bach’s life [...]

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Jakobskirche Christmas Pageant

December 24, 2010

Yesterday I promised a video, and here it is.  May this short video bring you a moment of wonder.  Perhaps it also will bring a bit of amusement too: after all, kids are kids.  They may wear modern microphones, but they still aren’t sure of their lines.  Merry Christmas to each of you! Jakobskirche Christmas [...]

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Winding Down at Christmas

December 22, 2010

These last days before Christmas can be frantic for families.  Or they may bring much-needed peace, as the string of holiday concerts and parties winds down.  The focus finally can shift to the family and to activities under one’s own roof. The first Christmas I spent in Germany in 1981 taught me so much about [...]

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