Celebrating Midsummer in Latvia
Have you ever experienced the magic of the shortest night of the year? Some of my warmest memories are of celebrating midsummer in…
Fun German Christmas Songs for Kids
German Christmas carols like Stille Nacht (Silent Night), O Tannenbaum, or O du fröhliche are renowned across the world. Well over a hundred…
Štovēti kāposti – Latvian Christmas Sauerkraut Recipe
A Latvian Christmas would be incomplete without the smell and the taste of štovēti kāposti. Usually served alongside boiled potatoes and pork roast, this…
Birthday Party at Kids at Work, Hamburg
This week, let me tell you a little about Birdy’s 4th birthday party and the fun location where we celebrated it: Kids at Work.…
Why do the Germans Give Easter Gifts?
Do you give Easter gifts to your loved ones? We Latvians usually don’t. But, as it turns out, even after a decade of…
Celebrating Name Days in Latvia
Do you celebrate name days? Chances are, your answer is either an enthusiastic ‘yes!’ or a slightly confused ‘err, what?’ In honor of…
Winter Solstice Traditions in Latvia
For millions of people around the world, Christmas is closely tied to Christian beliefs, after all, it is a celebration commemorating the birth of…
Celebrating Nikolaus in Germany
In Germany, the morning of the 6th December is almost like Christmas. On the evening of the 5th, children all over the country…
The Easter Chocolate Extravaganza
Twice a year German kids are showered in chocolate candy of all shapes and sizes. The first time is on the 6th December when…
