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Development of the Health Care System in Germany
Nearly everyone residing in Germany is guaranteed access to high-quality comprehensive health care. Statutory health insurance (Gesetzliche Krankenversicherung--GKV) has provided an organizational … [Read More...]
January 4 in German History
January 4, 1428 Death of Friedrich I (also called Friedrich der Streitbare) in Altenburg, Germany. Friedrich became the Elector of Saxony in the Holy Roman Empire. He assisted the emperor, … [Read More...]
Markklößchensuppe – Bone Marrow Dumpling Soup
Typical German beef soup with bone marrow dumplings, vegetables, noodles and egg custard, so comforting and delicious! Ingredients: 2 large bread rolls 2 1⁄2 cups bread crumbs 1⁄2 cup finely … [Read More...]
German Chocolate Cake – 1
Ingredients: *-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-* 1/4 cup chopped unsweetened chocolate 1/4 cup chopped semisweet chocolate 1/2 cup water 1 cup unsalted soft butter 1 1/2 cup sugar 4 … [Read More...]
14 Fun Facts You Didn’t Know About Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest has gathered international recognition and status and is celebrated in areas outside Germany too. Nevertheless we’re listing the fun facts for you. Here are some interesting facts and … [Read More...]
June 26 in German History
June 26, 1826 Birth of Adolf Bastian in Bremen, Germany. Bastian proposed a theory of cultural evolution which has similarities to and may have influenced Carl Jung's idea of the collective … [Read More...]
St. Nicholas Day
The patron of all kids The story of St. Nicholas, the bishop of Myra in Minor Asia, who died on December 6th, 343, dates back to the 4th century. He is said to appear in the company of Knecht … [Read More...]
Real Germans and Weddings and Funerals
By guest author WEISSDORN WEDDINGS For Real Germans, except for an occassional sentimental Christmas Mass visit, there was no reason to visit the Church, unless the day comes where the Real German … [Read More...]
Johann Sebastian Bach
Johann Sebastian Bach (March 21, 1685 - July 28, 1750) was the master of Baroque composition who in his later years held the post of music director in Leipzig, Germany. Bach's abilities as an organist … [Read More...]
May 1 in German History
May 1 Tag der Arbeit (Labor Day) May 1, 178 Saint Boniface (Winfried) is named Archbishop of Mainz and Primate of Germany by Pope Zachary. May 1, 1218 Birth of Rudolf I in … [Read More...]