Merry Christmas Introduction: German Christmas Traditions Christmas in Germany (Weihnachten) is rich in history, symbolism, and regional customs. Many traditions now practised around the world—such as Christmas trees, Advent calendars, and festive markets—have their roots in German-speaking lands. The season is not limited to Christmas…

Introduction ‘Silent night, holy night, All is calm, all is bright’ (Silent Night, Holy Night) Christmas is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year—but for many of us, it ends up feeling rushed, overwhelming, and more exhausting than joyful. Between shopping, cooking,…

The cost-of-living crisis is affecting many of us – can we have any festive fun when everyone is struggling? Absolutely! The festivities are all about human contact, love, affection, understanding and empathy. So don’t stress yourself out by adding the pressure to do more than…

It’s January, and Christmas is well and truly over. We have discarded our tree, packed away the decorations for another year, and eaten the last of our seasonal chocolates. But what about the gifts? That ugly floral blouse mum bought me, the bottle of gin…

Happy New Year! May 2022 be more positive than 2021! May it bring you happiness, success and less clutter in your life! If you have not subscribed to my blog, please consider doing so, as it really helps to grow the blog and get more…