April, April, der weiß nicht, was er will…
… bald lacht der Himmel klar und rein, Bald schaun die Wolken düster drein… O weh! O weh! Nun kommt er gar mit Schnee! Und schneit mir in den Blütenbaum, In all den Frühlingswiegentraum… Heut Frost und gestern Hitze, Heut Reif und morgen Blitze; Das sind so seine Witze. O weh! O weh! Nun kommt […]
Eisheiligen and Spring’s Folkloric Lesson
A bitter spring snow storm is a great reminder of the importance of listening to certain local folklore. One of my first homes in Germany was a cozy garden apartment and I spent many a day puttering around the garden with the my landlord’s elderly father. He taught me many wonderful folk stories and many […]
Easter Markets and Ancient Traditions
We here in Schliersee just enjoyed a beautiful weekend to begin the German Easter vacation break. Not only did we have spectacular weather to enjoy but Palm Sunday weekend also means we have colorful Easter markets to visit. In Schliersee we had two lovely markets, chock full of delicious and creative items. It is a […]