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 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…
Weathering the G20 Summit in Hamburg
A few weeks ago Hamburg hosted the G20 Summit, welcoming leaders of the world’s biggest economic powers. The city fathers had promised that…
Our Family Staycation in Hamburg
Living in Germany, May has become my favourite month of the year. And no, it’s not only because it’s when I met my…
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…
Breastfeeding in Germany
At a first glance, breastfeeding in Germany should be a breeze. Every mother is entitled to a midwife who visits her at home…
Swim Baby, Swim!
“I had a feeling that he’s the wellness type” commented my midwife as we were massaging a week old Bamm-Bamm after his first bath.…
German Easter – Decorations, Food & Traditions
Last year we spent the Easter holidays in Germany and I tried to give them a little Latvian touch by coloring the eggs…
German Pediatricians and the Common Cold
In the small Latvian village where I grew up people were oftentimes making fun of the old village doctor’s favorite treatment for most common ailments: drinking…
