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Lifestyle

Embracing Hygge and European traditions of coziness

Danish hygge (hoo-gah) is a cozy-life mentality that has connections to similar ritual comfort practices found in Europe.

Military Life

Homesick for the holidays

From individuals who recently moved overseas and are still getting their footing to families who have been stationed overseas for years — homesickness can strike anyone at any time.

Kids

Embracing tradition and community with the Baumholder Cub Scouts

Travel

A Winter Reprieve in Mallorca

Heading to Mallorca in the winter offers a great reprieve from the cold weather. It makes for an easy weekend trip and is a wonderful way to get some sun.

Latest Stories

Letters to Santa

Popular gift requests! Hatchimals and LEGO®

Both Hatchimals and LEGO® have been in lots of our recent letters!

Your Community

Hot-air Balloon Festival: Tegernsee Valley, Bavaria

Visit Tegernsee Valley in Bavaria for a hot-air balloon festival to welcome Spring.

Videos

How to keep kids entertained during winter break with Elf on the Shelf

Take the pressure of this season’s magic-making by utilizing these simple and easy Elf on the Shelf ideas!

Letters to Santa

Letters from Vilseck Elementary School

Ms. Keller and Mrs. Janne’s 2nd grade class at Vilseck sent some incredible hand-written letters!

Lifestyle

Market Mug of the Week: Landstuhl

Check out this week’s favorite Christmas Market mug from Landstuhl, Germany!

Letters to Santa

A game for Santa

Thanks for this super fun “spot the difference” letter!

Travel

Christmas markets of Hamburg: Experience tradition and unexpected surprises

Whether you’re after cozy charm, glittering views or a little cheeky fun, Hamburg has a Christmas market for everyone.

Travel

Strolling on the Holy Island

The Holy Island features several restaurants, pubs, cafes, the famous Priory and a castle.

Kids

Embracing tradition and community with the Baumholder Cub Scouts

The Cub Scouts’ involvement in the Veterans Day event was part of a larger tradition of service and community engagement that has become a hallmark of their activities.