by Clare Klinghammer | Feb 7, 2023 | Family Life in Germany, Home & Happy in Germany
The “fifth season” is well and truly upon us. But what is it? What is Karneval / Fastnacht / Fasching, and is it something that those who haven’t grown up here can enjoy, too? Well, I’d say a resounding YES to the second question – I came here in my early twenties and...
by Clare Klinghammer | Nov 18, 2022 | Family Life in Germany, Home & Happy in Germany
Traditionally, Christmas is a time for giving. And to me, giving isn’t just about what the recipient gets, it’s about where I purchase it and whether I can support local businesses or Fairtrade initiatives or other “worthwhile” causes the process. Living in a foreign...
by Clare Klinghammer | Nov 16, 2022 | Family Life in Germany, Home & Happy in Germany
Even though the weather isn’t quite sure what it’s doing, the calendar confirms loud and clear that it’s nearly Christmas! Well…it’s nearly Advent, which here in Germany is when things start to get both cosy and exciting. There is so much that I love about...
by Clare Klinghammer | Nov 7, 2022 | Blog, Family Life in Germany, Home & Happy in Germany
11 November is fast approaching, and this is a big day in Germany – but for different reasons than in Britain, for example. There are no poppies or remembrance day ceremonies honouring those who have died in conflict [*see below]. But there are two celebrations that...
by Clare Klinghammer | Nov 1, 2022 | Blog, Family Life in Germany, Home & Happy in Germany
For those of us with children – and/or those who are young at heart – once a year, the question arises of how to celebrate that very special day. Personally, I still like traditional parties at home, at least for younger children. Old favourites like pass the parcel,...
by Clare Klinghammer | Oct 8, 2022 | Family Life in Germany, Home & Happy in Germany
When you’re not feeling well or even if you just need a check-up, there is nothing worse than not feeling understood. Struggling through a consultation in broken German can add a huge amount of stress to an already difficult situation. Here in the greater...
