Tag Archives: Advent in Germany

Recalling German Village Life in Advent

Posted on December 6, 2019 by maryannniemczura

We lived in a magical German village called Schweindorf during my first Fulbright year. Our children counted down the days until December 25 using Advent calendars. They put a BIG shoe outside their door the evening of December 5 for … Continue reading →

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Advent in a German Village

Posted on December 2, 2016 by maryannniemczura

  Advent in Germany A time of hope, anticipation. Crisp air outdoors. Candles, lights, wreaths abound. Advent calendars to count down. Small surprises, sweets behind the tiny doors. Shouts of glee at the prizes in little hands. Smells of fir … Continue reading →

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