To many outside Germany, the idea of eating raw minced pork on a bread roll sounds more like a recipe for food poisoning than a traditional delicacy. Yet for millions of Germans, Mettbrötchen is a perfectly normal – and much-loved – part of everyday life. So, is Mettbrötchen actually safe to eat? The short answer is yes, but only under very … [Read more...]
Mastering Doppelkopf: The Complete Guide
Doppelkopf, often called "Doko," is one of Germany’s most beloved and strategic card games. Played widely in pubs, clubs, and tournaments, it combines clever partnerships, tactical trick-taking, and sharp memory skills. Popular especially in northern and western Germany, Doppelkopf remains a cultural staple, connecting generations through … [Read more...]
The German Easter Bunny: The Origin of the Osterhase
Every Easter, children around the world eagerly anticipate the arrival of the Easter Bunny, who delivers chocolate eggs, sweets, and surprises. But did you know that the Easter Bunny tradition began in Germany? The Osterhase (Easter Hare) has been a part of German folklore for centuries, originating in pagan fertility symbols and later merging … [Read more...]
Oskar Sala, the Electronic Music Pioneer
Oskar Sala was one of the most important figures and pioneers of electronic music of the 20th century. As a musician, composer, and natural scientist, he fully devoted himself to the playing and development of the Trautonium, an instrument invented by Friedrich Trautwein at the end of the 1920s which could be used to produce all kinds of sounds and … [Read more...]
How to Act Like a Real German
How do people greet one another in Germany? How do work colleagues interact? What really makes Germans "tick"? Anyone arriving in a foreign country for the first time is often unsure of how they should behave. So it makes great sense to find out about a country's idiosyncrasies before you arrive. You will find it far easier to integrate into both … [Read more...]
German Calendar – Today in German History
German Calendar - Today in German History See what happened on this day in the history of Germany - just click on the date. January: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 February: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, … [Read more...]