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St. Nicholas and the Boots

St. Nicholas Day is December 6th. Many European people put boots out the night prior in hopes of getting a special gift.

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Who is Knecht Ruprecht?

Ever heard of Knecht Ruprecht? In Germany, he is often the one who does the dirty work for Saint Nicholas.

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10 Books for the 2023 holiday season 

Grab your hot cocoa or Glühwein and curl up with one of this month’s selections for the holiday season.

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Steam through festivities at the National Railway Museum in Naples

With pop-up markets around the city center and the centuries-old shops along Via San Gregorio Armeno, there is no shortage of holiday cheer in Naples.


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Pet Photo of the Month

It is time for our Pet Photo of the Month for December! Meet adorable Teddy who visited Le Mans and Paris.

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Saving Veteran Voices 

High school student interested in Veteran stories creates a YouTube channel whose videos garner tens of thousands of views.


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10 European stocking stuffers

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French Christmas Markets in Colmar

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A romantic Rothenburg Christmas at the Reiterlesmarkt

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3 Techniques for Americans learning the German language

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 Pilgrimage in the Alps

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