Comments on: The Christmas Holidays in Germany http://saigonkidsamericancommunityschool.com/the-christmas-holidays-in-germany Saigon Kids and Alumni of American Community School Saigon (1955 - 1975) - Kind Words Go A Long Way Tue, 22 May 2012 00:15:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Ken http://saigonkidsamericancommunityschool.com/the-christmas-holidays-in-germany/comment-page-1#comment-895 Ken Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:33:12 +0000 http://saigonkidsamericancommunityschool.com/?p=474#comment-895 October Fest (which actually starts in the third week of September - don't ask me why) is a Bavaria festival that is located in Munich but of course other towns and cities have adopted it as well. It takes place on a huge plaza in Munich and is started by a very colorful parade through the city with horse-drawn wagons and Barvarians in traditional dress. Check it out on Wikipedia. I went once but early in the day as I dislike crowds, but at mid-afternoon, the place already had its share of drunk Deutsche. The festival attracts millions of people who what to spend more than $10 for a full liter of beer and Bavarian beers is not the best. Its something one has to do if one is in Germany at the right time, but to me, its nothing special...just a huge beer bash. Ken October Fest (which actually starts in the third week of September – don’t ask me why) is a Bavaria festival that is located in Munich but of course other towns and cities have adopted it as well. It takes place on a huge plaza in Munich and is started by a very colorful parade through the city with horse-drawn wagons and Barvarians in traditional dress. Check it out on Wikipedia. I went once but early in the day as I dislike crowds, but at mid-afternoon, the place already had its share of drunk Deutsche. The festival attracts millions of people who what to spend more than $10 for a full liter of beer and Bavarian beers is not the best. Its something one has to do if one is in Germany at the right time, but to me, its nothing special…just a huge beer bash. Ken

]]> By: Admin http://saigonkidsamericancommunityschool.com/the-christmas-holidays-in-germany/comment-page-1#comment-894 Admin Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:51:35 +0000 http://saigonkidsamericancommunityschool.com/?p=474#comment-894 Ken ... In many areas of the USA where there is a large German population in the community they typically have October Fest during October each year. Supposedly, the festival originated in Germany and was brought to the USA as people relocated here from Germany over the past 100+ years. In more rural areas (farming communities) it seems to be a type of harvest festival. But, the October Fest also takes place in large cities, such as Chicago and New York. So, my question is: Is October Fest a traditional event in Germany? If so, what is it a celebration of there? What takes place at the event, etc. ? Just curious ... Bob "Kind Words Go A Long Way" Ken … In many areas of the USA where there is a large German population in the community they typically have October Fest during October each year. Supposedly, the festival originated in Germany and was brought to the USA as people relocated here from Germany over the past 100+ years. In more rural areas (farming communities) it seems to be a type of harvest festival. But, the October Fest also takes place in large cities, such as Chicago and New York. So, my question is: Is October Fest a traditional event in Germany? If so, what is it a celebration of there? What takes place at the event, etc. ?

Just curious …

Bob
“Kind Words Go A Long Way”

]]> By: Ken http://saigonkidsamericancommunityschool.com/the-christmas-holidays-in-germany/comment-page-1#comment-887 Ken Fri, 24 Oct 2008 07:59:32 +0000 http://saigonkidsamericancommunityschool.com/?p=474#comment-887 Halloween is being pushed by the retailers but it is not a traditional event in Germany. I think in the past four years we've had, at the most, only six or so kids Trick or Treat us...Normally I get to eat all of the candy. Thanksgiving is not a holiday here but they do have Saint Martin's day when people gorge on roast goose, red cabbage and potatoes...Many restaurants feature the meal for two or three weeks during October. It's more of a reason to eat goose than a real holiday or celebration except, perhaps, in the church, which, of course, I know nothing about. Most holidays in Germany are geared to religious celebrations such as Good Friday and Easter Monday, which results in a four day weekend. One of the really nice aspects of working for an American Embassy or Consulate in a foreign country is that we get (I got, back then) both local and American holidays....nice, huh? Hugs to all - Ken Halloween is being pushed by the retailers but it is not a traditional event in Germany. I think in the past four years we’ve had, at the most, only six or so kids Trick or Treat us…Normally I get to eat all of the candy. Thanksgiving is not a holiday here but they do have Saint Martin’s day when people gorge on roast goose, red cabbage and potatoes…Many restaurants feature the meal for two or three weeks during October. It’s more of a reason to eat goose than a real holiday or celebration except, perhaps, in the church, which, of course, I know nothing about. Most holidays in Germany are geared to religious celebrations such as Good Friday and Easter Monday, which results in a four day weekend.
One of the really nice aspects of working for an American Embassy or Consulate in a foreign country is that we get (I got, back then) both local and American holidays….nice, huh?
Hugs to all – Ken

]]> By: Admin http://saigonkidsamericancommunityschool.com/the-christmas-holidays-in-germany/comment-page-1#comment-883 Admin Fri, 24 Oct 2008 01:46:47 +0000 http://saigonkidsamericancommunityschool.com/?p=474#comment-883 Great post, Ken! Do they do Halloween and Thanksgiving in Germany? Or, some verison of them? Can we talk your wife out of the recipe for her Kartoffelpuffer? Sounds yummy! :) Anyone else want to share "The Season" holiday customs, events, activities, etc. that take place in your area??? Got any recipes for tasty little morsels??? Bob "Kind Words Go A Long Way" Great post, Ken!

Do they do Halloween and Thanksgiving in Germany? Or, some verison of them?

Can we talk your wife out of the recipe for her Kartoffelpuffer? Sounds yummy! :)

Anyone else want to share “The Season” holiday customs, events, activities, etc. that take place in your area??? Got any recipes for tasty little morsels???

Bob
“Kind Words Go A Long Way”

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