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  • Easter traditions in Germany

    When the full moon appears in the sky for the first time after the start of spring, the next Sunday is time to celebrate Easter. For Christians throughout the world, this is one of the most important holidays of the year. And although church and religion no longer play such a great part in the

  • Step back in time at Rheinland open air museum

    Looking for insights into how people lived and worked in this rural area of Germany during the past 500 years? Then take the easy 90-kilometer drive north of Bitburg to the wonderful Rheinnischen Freilichtmuseum, Open Air Museum of the Rheinland. During our years of traveling, my wife and I have

  • Volksmarching: a perfect way to enjoy spring, make new friendships

    With spring temperatures rising, volksmarching is an ideal form of exercise for the whole family and an excellent way for Americans to get to see more of their host country while meeting their German neighbors. Volksmarching evolved from public running races sponsored by sporting clubs in southern

  • The history behind Sanchez Hall

    Everyone who has studied the Promotion Fitness Guide even a little bit should know something about Tech. Sgt. Sator "Sandy" Sanchez. March 15, was the 64th anniversary of Sergeant Sanchez's death. It is also the 43rd anniversary of efforts by 52nd FW Sabers to honor an Air Force hero; among one the

  • Lent: costumes and traditions

    Times of fasting are as old as written history. They were introduced thousands of years ago, prior to the beginning of the Christian calendar by the ancient Egyptian and Babylonian cultures. Lent began Ash Wednesday Feb. 25 this year, and lasts exactly 40 days, until the Saturday before Easter. If

  • Illumination of cross signifies hope for a good harvest

    If anyone is wondering about the bonfires they will see during the next few days -- many with a large cross on a pole - they should know that in the old days, carnival customs often included chasing away winter. During parades and plays, men wrapped in straw or twigs were led through the villages --

  • Area Fashing events

    Bitburg and Wittlich -- Fat Thursday Storming of the Rathauses city halls, 11:11 a.m. Speicher-- Fat Thursday Storming of the Rathaus city hall, 2 p.m. Trierweiler -- fasching ball, Saturday, Feb. 21, 7:33 p.m. Welschbillig-- 15th Welschbillig mens' ballet festival, Feb. 20, 8:11 a.m. Rosemonday

  • Eifel area fashing parades

    Eifel area fashing parades, listed by towns in alphabetical order:Trier City, Rosemonday parade, Feb. 23, noon, through the heart of the city Trier-Irsch, Sunday parade, Feb. 22, 2:11 p.m. Trier-Zewen, Sunday parade, Feb. 22, 2:11 p.m. Trier-Euren, Sunday parade, Feb. 22, 2:11 p.m. Trier-Pfalzel,

  • Cologne attracts people from far and near

    Cologne, located on the Rhine River, is Germany's third largest city. Towering above the city are the steeples of the world-famous Koelner Dom, or Cologne Cathedral. This splendid church is a perfect example of high Gothic style architecture -- few large buildings in the world have been built in

  • Beat winter woes with weekly activities

    The doldrums of winter can send your spirits plummeting if you let rain, snow or dreary gray skies prevent you from doing much besides watching movies and American Forces Network reruns all season. But there are plenty of activities you can partake in this winter that don't require an excess of