It is almost December, and our thoughts will soon be turning towards Christmas cards.
So how about ordering Christmas cards from Germany to use if you are living overseas? Sounds crazy? Well, last year I found a supplier who can deliver to about 120 countries. I was asked to remind readers of the blog a little earlier this year. So here is the link again.
Why not give them a try:
The 11th November is known as Martinstag or Sankt Martin. Originally the start of a 40-day period of fasting before Christmas, it is now more associated with the processions of children holding lanterns that take place after dark. Many families eat goose on this day.
The day also sees the start of the Karneval season.
To hear a simple explanation, a short discussion, and a children’s song in German, listen to the podcast:
(Press the “play” button to listen to the podcast)
Laterne, Laterne,
Sonne, Mond und Sterne,
brenne auf mein Licht,
brenne auf mein Licht,
aber nur meine liebe Laterne nicht.
This sign really puzzles me:
Mondays to Fridays I can park for 2 hours between 8am and 6pm using a Parkscheibe, or if I am a local resident with Parkausweis Nr.5. But what happens after 6pm?
Can I park here as a non-resident then? Or is it residents only? Or unlimited time?
I asked some people local to the town where I saw the sign (and wanted to park), but no-one really seemed to be too sure. I have also heard that traffic warden have checked the cars after 6pm, so perhaps it really is just for residents? Anyone know for sure?
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