Did the French, Germans, and Americans celebrate Christmas differently?
Week after week, I do my best to shed light on cultural differences between the…
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Holiday myth: Christmas pickles from Germany
Christmas pickles don’t actually come from Germany, and only 7% of Germans have ever heard…
Why German Christmas is the best of German culture
German Christmas traditions are a blatant contradiction of the German reputation of being cold and distant….
Why do Americans Spend So Much More for Christmas than the Germans or French?
The last Christmas survey from Deloitte highlighted Christmas spending around the world. This year, Americans…
Has Holiday Stress Become a Universal Tradition?
Is holiday stress self-imposed? In both Europe and the US, celebrating the holidays requires extra…
Cheaters? Why Germans Celebrate Christmas Twice
If you want to celebrate your German heritage in a special way, today is the…
Merry Christmas or joyeux Noel oder frohe Weihnachten
Joyeux Noel ! Merry Christmas und frohe Weihnachten! After leaving DC last week, and spending a…
Enjoying my Favorite Holiday Commercials
Enjoying my Favorite Holiday Commercials Christmas is knocking at the door. This will be my…
How much did Americans, Germans and French spend on Christmas?
Americans spent more for gifts than Germans and French Americans are the most generous with Christmas…