Winter stroll in the English Garden

Holidays

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June 11th 2006
What is a holiday? Seems like a simple question, doesn't it? If you're British, it's what we Americans call a "vacation" - a trip somewhere that usually includes a beach and/or mountains and/or family. The other definitions, which come from the old English for Holy Day, have to do with days on which most people (excluding doctors, taxi drivers, and mothers) get the day off from work or school. ... read more

Europe » Germany » Bavaria » Munich

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As Europe's largest economy and most populous nation, Germany remains a key member of the continent's economic, political, and defense organizations. European power struggles immersed Germany in two devastating World Wars in the first half of the 20t... ... read more