This is the first thing a newly-wed couple in Germany has to do immediately after they have gone out of the church. Difficulty Level: Hard Time Required: varies Here's How: Step out of the church with a happy smile on your face like all newly-weds do until they see a huge log waiting for them. Come close to the log (it should be … [Read more...]

It is very important for a stranger to be accepted in German society. Study the following rules, use your intuition, think of all the good things you were taught in your childhood, and good luck! Difficulty Level: Hard Time Required: 2 hours Here's How: Be on time (at least do your best not to be late). Take off your shoes at the front … [Read more...]

Don't let the long cooking time scare you away. This authentic German dish will win your heart ... after you have cooked it. Difficulty Level: Average Time Required: 3 days Here's How: Mix 2 cups water, 1 cup wine vinegar, 1 tsp salt, 2 onions, 1 carrot, 5 peppercorns, 2 whole cloves, and 1 bay leaf in a large saucepan. Bring the … [Read more...]

Gingerbread cookies are traditionally made in Germany for Christmas. Cook them anytime, and let some Christmas into the house right now! Difficulty Level: Average Time Required: 30 min Here's How: Heat 3/4 cup honey, 3/8 cup sugar and 2 tbsp butter in a saucepan until smooth. Stir in ginger, black pepper, ground cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, … [Read more...]

Coloring eggs for Easter is an old tradition dating back to the times when the liquid wax techniques were used for that. Learn how to do it easily and in a natural way nowadays -- with onion peels! Difficulty Level: Easy Time Required: 1 hour Here's How: Fill a large pan with water and let it boil. Peel the onions and put the peels into the … [Read more...]

The Cologne Carnival (Kölner Karneval) is a carnival that takes place every year in Cologne, Germany. Traditionally, the "fifth season of the year" (carnival season) is declared open at 11 minutes past 11 on the 11th of the 11th month November. But the real "crazy days" do not start before the so-called Weiberfastnacht (Shrove Thursday), the … [Read more...]

Avoid disappointment upon your arrival in Germany by knowing the important things in advance. Difficulty Level: Average Time Required: varies Here's How: Take a Foreign-German dictionary from your original country. Bring some German currency. If you bring a computer and it doesn't accept 230V, be sure to take an auto-transformer … [Read more...]

Make your stay in Germany safe -- follow the simple traffic rules. Difficulty Level: Easy Time Required: 30 sec Here's How: Be sure to choose a zebra crossing for walking across the street. Wait for the little green man on the traffic-light to show you when to walk. Look to the left. Look to the right. Go! … [Read more...]