The cars are used so extensively nowadays, that they tend to turn into a separate cultural subcategory, especially where the German culture is concerned. The exteriors always define the first impression. That is why people purchase expensive vehicles, committing money rather to the brand image of a car than to the perfect technical devices, or … [Read more...]
German Beer Steins
The origins of beer steins date back to the 14th century. As a result of the bubonic plague and several invasions of flies throughout Europe, Germany established several laws in the early 16th century requiring that all food and beverage containers be covered to protect their contents. By combining a lid, hinge, and thumblift, these 'German' … [Read more...]
Terrorism in Germany – Baader-Meinhof Gang
During the years of 1968-1977 Germany lived in fear. Three terrorist groups - the Red Army Faction (RAF), Movement 2 June, and the Revolutionary Cells (RZ) - gathered about a hundred Germans as their members. The Baader-Meinhof Gang, who called themselves the Red Army Faction, and two other terrorist groups went killing dozens of people. In 1968 … [Read more...]
The Day of Euro – the European Currency
January 1, 1999, the New Year's day, coincided with the day when eleven European nations officially launched the euro as their shared currency. The name of the new European currency was decided upon at the summit of the European Ministers of Finance, December 15 and 16, 1995 in Madrid. Information about the euro had been spreading since the … [Read more...]
Buying a Used Car in Germany
A guide to buying a used car in Germany Used Cars One should be careful, buying a used car. If one buys a used car through a dealer he can expect some sort of limited guarantee. Some banks may finance used cars, but this is not as easy as with new cars. It depends on such factors as mileage, age and value. There are some car magazines … [Read more...]
Buying a New Car in Germany
A guide to buying a new car in Germany It is easy to buy a car in Germany, because there is a very wide choice of manufacturers. The buying procedure depends on the purpose – whether it is a new or a used car that is needed. New Cars One can find a lot of sources to decide what car he wants to buy, including television commercials, … [Read more...]
Berlinale – Berlin International Film Festival
Berlinale is one of the largest film festival, a mega cultural event, one of the most important dates in the international film's industry. More than 19,000 film professionals from 120 countries, including 3,800 journalists, are accredited for the Berlin International Film Festival every year. For two weeks, art, glamour, parties and business meet … [Read more...]
Who Invented Kindergarten?
For many people a kindergarten is associated with • a nursery school equipped with toys, building blocks, book puzzles, art supplies, and an outdoor playground; • day care attendance for the children of working parents; • an institution for early childhood development at the same time. Its aim is to bring up self-confident and social personalities … [Read more...]
Real Germans and Religion
By guest author WEISSDORN A Real German is either Catholic or Protestant, unless he/she is not. AMEN. How do you find this out? At the very latest, when you apply for your Tax Card. In Germany you get taxed for being a Christian, a Jew or a Moslem. But this doesn't bother Real Germans, because it's better to be a Christian than being an "Other". … [Read more...]
Real Germans and Political Correctness
Real Germans and Political Correctness, Multi-Culturalism, Private and Group Discussions By guest author WEISSDORN Political Correctness Real Germans are the inventors of Political Correctness. If you think this is something fashionable they came up with in the 90's in the U.S.- WRONG! Germany has been practicing Political Correctness with a … [Read more...]