Christmas Tree with Candles

Christmas, New Years, and new family!

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January 10th 2010
I hope that everyone had wonderful holidays, and wish all a happy new year! My Christmas was very very lovely- over the break, we had snow (all of my friends were AMAZED) and German Christmas was quite a bit different than I was used to. First of all, and my favorite, was that they use actual CANDLES to light up the tree! (no, Frau B was not lying to you all AP German haha) Santa does not actua ... read more

Europe » Germany » North Rhine-Westphalia » Cologne

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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