This photo is not accurate. We have no snow at the moment and the weather bureau tells us we are having the mildest winter on record in 30 years.
Nevertheless, enjoy your holidays, wherever you are.
Dec 8, 2012
Nikolaus or Santa for Deutsche Bahn
Even the Deutsche Bahn confuses Nikolaus (St. Nicholas, a religious figure, prominent on 6 Dec) with the American Santa.
They called this a Nikolaus Überraschungsaktion 2012 (St. Nicholas surprise event), and yes, I was surprised to see 400 Santas singing instead of 400 Saint Nicholas.
What both Nikolaus and Santa have in common is their probable age, beard, and red outfit. That’s where it ends.
St. Nicholas brings small presents on 6 Dec and Santa may bring bigger ones on 25 Dec.
To add a bit more to this confusion, most Germans have the Christkind deliver the presents on Christmas Eve, 24 December.
Nice try, Deutsche Bahn.
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More about St. Nicholas on wikipedia.
Nov 29, 2012
Oberursel Christmas Market 2012 – dates and times
You can find the location, dates and times for the Oberursel Christmas market 2012 on:
May 10, 2012
Worldfest 2012 at Frankfurt International School
Don’t miss Worldfest at Frankfurt International School in Oberursel.
For more information, visit Frankfurt International School: Worldfest 2012.
