The
thing that I have come to the conclusion that I love most about Germany is
Christmas markets or Weinachtsfests. They are probably the
thing that definitely makes me love Germany more. They kind of
remind me of the fairs back home but they are a million times better because it
involves Christmas. So far I've been to the one in Mannheim,
Stuttgart, Esslingen, Uberlingen, and Maastricht (even though it's in the
Netherlands).
There
are shops that have everything imaginable from incense to wool socks to Christmas
ornaments. In all honesty I’ve gotten the majority of my gifts for my friends
and families from the Christmas festivels. They also have The BEST food. I’ve
had bratwurst, crepes, mushrooms with garlic sauce and my favorite candied
nuts. Instead of eggnog around the Christmas holidays German’s drink Gluhwein.
This is a drink that is served warm and is basically wine but so much better as
well as it warms you up. Translated it directly means glow wine which is what
you will get when you drink it.
Another
thing that takes place, at least in Stuttgart, is that people will perform music
in all types of languages. In Stuttgart Jim and I saw a yodeler, Mexican carolers
and little children playing instruments and gaining experience. I love this
time of year and I really sad that my family doesn’t get to experience this
because it makes me appreciate the holidays more.
Here
are some pics that have been taken of me or taken by me at a number of Christmas
fests.
This is from Mannheim
Maien and I eating amazing mushrooms
Stuttgart
Me at Stuttgart and all the snow!
Stuttgart's sign
If you look close enough you can see the girl playing a clarinet :)
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