“Calle Lanzarote” would like to wish a very
Merry Christmas
to all of our readers
¡Feliz Navidad!
December 25, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Heiligabend
December 24, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Heiligabend is 24th December, known in English as Christmas Eve.
On this day most businesses and shops close around lunchtime and people start to prepare for the evening.
Many families still decorate their Christmas trees in the afternoon. Traditionally the children are not allowed in the room when this happens. Then the Christkind comes before the children return and brings the Christmas presents.
The main Christmas meal is eaten later in the evening with many families going to Church beforehand.
To hear a simple explanation and a short discussion in German, listen to the podcast:
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Nußknacker
December 19, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Nußknacker are a decorative form of nut crackers. Although they are usually able to crack nuts using their mouths, they are normally used as Christmas ornaments. They have the form of a person, such as a soldier in uniform.
Originating from the area around the Ore mountains they can have around 60 moving parts!
The figures inspired the Nutcracker Suite by Tchaikovsky.
To hear a simple explanation and a short discussion in German, listen to the podcast:
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