Räucherkerzen are candles that produce a scented smoke. Commonly found scents are incense, pine, cinnamon and honey.
Coming originally from the Ore Mountains (Erzgebirge) they are often used as part of Christmas decorations, such as Räuchermännchen.
To hear a simple explanation and a short discussion in German, listen to the podcast:
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It has not been a good year for the Christmas markets in Germany. With so much damp and wet weather, many people have been staying away from them. After all, it is not much fun drinking Glühwein in the rain.
It has only been the last weekend in December when the temperature sank below zero – actually it sank a long way below zero – and there was some snow on the ground.
So rather than the planned series of podcasts from local Christmas markets, here is a summary of our attempts to visit them during the past weeks:
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If you’re looking for some winter sun this Christmas but can’t get away, then we may have the perfect alternative for you: the Lanzarote Guidebook Winter Edition!
The 96 page guidebook is available free of charge as a download from the Lanzarote Guidebook homepage, or can even be sent to you by post for a small fee to cover postage and packing.
The Guidebook is packed with useful information and some great photos of the island. Researched and written by long term island residents Lanzarote Guidebook contains all of the information that holidaymakers and independent travellers could need to know. As well as lots of handy inside tips. And as it is published quarterly the information is always accurate and up to date. Unlike conventional guidebooks which can be obsolete by the time they hit the shelves.
Of course, if you are lucky enough to be visiting Lanzarote this Christmas, then you can pick up your own copy at the airport, eg. at the information desk on the arrivals level. It is also distributed via car hire companies, hotels and private villas.
¡Feliz Navidad!
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