Weihnachtszeit in Österreich

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November 24th 2008

Published: November 24th 2008

Grüß Gott. It is officially Christmastime in Austria. As you all know, Thanksgiving is American, therefore, it is not celebrated, observed, recognized, understood, known, etc. etc. in Austria. So, while you all are stuffing yourselves silly on Thursday, I'll be sitting in class. Cheers. However, since there is no Thanksgiving, that means that Christmas comes earlier here. No no, that does... Read Full Entry

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Restaurant/Tavern

A little restaurant/tavern built just for the occassion in a platz at the top of Sporgasse.

Ice Rink

This used to be a platz, now it's an ice rink.

Steiermark

Styria: The Green Heart of Austria.

Frohes Fest

Once again on Sporgasse.

Hauptplatz

Looking towards Jakominiplatz.

Christkindlmarkt

The Christmas Market [with a food vender stealing most of the picture].

Ornaments

Any requests?

Gluehwein

It's commonplace to come to the Markt and drink a mug of Gluehwein and just hang out and chat.

Suessigkeiten

Candies/Sweets. Lots of shops for these.

Herzchen

Little hearts with things written on them in German and Austrian.

Landeshaus

Looking up at the Landeshaus from the Markt.

24th November 2008

Hillary
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Wet Undies
That was a nice image of your wet undies (and Libor's ;) but don't tell him I said that)! Just joking.... Anyway, I had to check with Rachel on the inside joke I was supposed to know - she explained it to me, so we're good now.

25th November 2008

kristy
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So did you actually burst out singing or was it all in your head? I want a picture of you spreading your arms out while you dance in the mountains! The town sounds so beautiful at Christmas. And here in Irvington, Christmas started the day after Halloween! It's all Christmas music all the time! And I think I live in the right place, because the street lights are already decorated AND Santa is the minister at the church around the corner! So we're all over it! Good luck on your exam - for your answer about why you're there, just start singing! I didn't realize Julie was going to visit! That will be great! Have her send a postcard to the kids! Take care - we'll think of you on Thanksgiving - try to keep your undies dry! xoxok

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