Other countries, other customs
Other countries, other customs The most whimsical customs brews and traditions of foreign countries By Julia Schneider As you may remember, each country has its own culture and therefore its individual customs, so they could not all be included in one blog post. Therefore, we have gathered more facts here, in a second part. So … Read more
The tradition of crafting at Christmas
The tradition of crafting at Christmas Melanie Dick Christmas is just around the corner. You can already find gingerbread, stollen, etc. in supermarkets nationwide pretty much since September. But it’s also time to start crafting and getting inspired. Christmas can be related to buying and consuming, but there is so much you can create yourself, … Read more
All About that cake
All About that cake Melanie Dick According to Statista, in 2023 “there were around 22.54 million people in the German-speaking population aged 14 and over who occasionally baked”. That’s definitely quite a number!Google describes baking as “the action of cooking food by dry heat without direct exposure to a flame, typically in an oven.” That’s … Read more
The Most Whimsical Customs, Brews, and Traditions of Foreign Countries
The Most Whimsical Customs, Brews, and Traditions of Foreign Countries Julia Schneider Each country possesses its unique culture, resulting in distinctive peculiarities and customs. The behaviors and traditions across the globe vary significantly, often leading travelers to experience culture shock. However, these differences make other cultures intriguing. To ensure you can enjoy your vacation seamlessly, … Read more
Keen about helping others?! Make life colorful at Leb Bunt e.V.!
Keen about helping others?! Make life colorful at Leb Bunt e.V.! By Julia Schneider A few introductory questionsYou enjoy being in close contact with people and different age groups.You prefer flexible working hours. You passionately participate in joint team activities, such as games or cooking evenings. You want to gain new experiences and are eager … Read more
Colorful letters as a model for pen pal projects
Colorful letters as a model for pen pal projects By Julia Schneider Finding a letter from a friend in the mailbox triggers feelings of happiness. Reading nice words makes these positive feelings even greater, as they may evoke fond memories or tell about other great experiences. However, the postal service is not only overloaded before … Read more
How Germany celebrates Christmas
How Germany celebrates Christmas By Julia Schneider Visiting Germans at Christmas: Which rituals are important and why a festive meal is part of it. The first taste of Christmas comes with the gingerbread and speculoos that appear on supermarket shelves out of the clear late summer sky as early as the beginning of September. From … Read more
An Autumn recipe from South Italy
An Autumn recipe from South Italy by Daniela Chimienti No season is so beautiful like Autumn. Golden leaves, chilly air, long walks into the wild. Natural transformations occurr in the nature to make room for a new life cycle. Therefore let’s welcome and celebrate this time of year when people can pick mushrooms, eat chestnuts … Read more
Ira and Paulina: a pen pal friendship
Ira and Paulina: a pen pal friendship by Daniela Chimienti Third millennium. digital age. Everything is fast: e-mail, chat, social media. But the charm of a stamped letter, handwritten, mailed and delivered at home seems timeless. That’s exactly how Ira and Paulina got to know each other, through the project “Bunte Briefe” from our NGO … Read more
How to make friends in Germany – Useful tips
How to make friends in Germany – Useful tips By Julia Schneider Unfamiliar surroundings and new ways of life. Getting to know people in a foreign country can be a real challenge. It’s not uncommon for Germany to be seen as a complicated country to get into conversation with locals and make friends. But don’t … Read more