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The History of Gingerbread

The History of Gingerbread Gingerbread, and other food such as cookies, flavoured with ginger (and other spices) are now thought of as 'Chr…

Started by bridget orman

1 Dec 21, 2024
Reply by MARGARIDA MARIA MADRUGA

Knecht Ruprecht - Santa's Helper

This is a very special poem, written by Theodor Storm Unfortunately, it cannot be translated exactly. But I hope the content can be underst…

Started by Lothar Seifert

5 Dec 21, 2024
Reply by MARGARIDA MARIA MADRUGA

origins and legends of Krampus

In the realm of holiday folklore, few figures are as intriguing and fearsome as Krampus, the Christmas devil. With his long horns, cloven…

Started by bridget orman

3 Dec 20, 2024
Reply by MARGARIDA MARIA MADRUGA

A World of Joy

"A World of Joy" takes "Joy to the World" around the world, beginning with an African segment and first verse sung in Swahili and English;…

Started by Luna Arjuna

3 Dec 20, 2024
Reply by Lothar Seifert

Charlotte Church - O Holy Night, Live

Started by Eva Libre

5 Dec 20, 2024
Reply by Lothar Seifert

Weihnachtsabend

Ich liebe die Novellen von Theodor Storm. Auch seine Gedichte sind wundervoll. Ganz besonders "Von drauß, vom Walde komm ich her" oder "Das…

Started by Lothar Seifert

8 Dec 17, 2024
Reply by MARGARIDA MARIA MADRUGA

Christmas Eve

I tried to translate Theodor Storm's poem. But it will probably not be right. Christmas Eve I went through the foreign city very worried I…

Started by Lothar Seifert

3 Dec 16, 2024
Reply by Eva Libre

Gryla

In Icelandic folklore, Gryla is a giant troll with hooves for feet. Each Christmas, Gryla comes down from her mountain cave to hunt for n…

Started by Eva Libre

2 Dec 15, 2024
Reply by Eva Libre

Das Mädchen mit den Schwefelhölzern

Das Mädchen mit den Schwefelhölzern Ein Weihnachtsmärchen von Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875), dänischer Schriftsteller Es war ents…

Started by Eva Annemarie

5 Dec 15, 2024
Reply by MARGARIDA MARIA MADRUGA

tHE FLORIN STREET BAND CHRISTMAS SONGS

Started by bridget orman

1 Dec 23, 2022
Reply by MARGARIDA MARIA MADRUGA

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