Aachen Christmas Market

It really feels like winter here these days. It has been cold and snowy, and the Christmas market is in full swing. When I stand in the middle of a crowd of happy people, sipping Gluhwein and looking at my breath in the cold air, it’s hard not to feel cheery. And I love walking … Continue reading Aachen Christmas Market

Giving Thanks in Germany

We celebrated Thanksgiving last weekend with friends in Cologne, and they treated us to a very traditional meal: turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, cranberry sauce, … It was really lovely. So when Thanksgiving Day rolled around, we just came home and had a simple dinner. We had a chance to chat with a … Continue reading Giving Thanks in Germany