After successful completion of the two-week course, each participant is presented with a recognized certificate awarded by the Industrie und Handelskammer (IHK), the German Chamber of Commerce.
Dates for the course: 22 July 2012 – 04 August 2012
Place: Grünberg
Language: The class is held in German, with a Korean interpreter.
Award: Certificate in German Floristics, awarded by the German Chamber of Commerce
About a week ago, I spotted all these Nikoläuse (plural for Nikolaus) in our local supermarket.
Either the Nikolaus’s early appearance had lapsed into oblivion over the years, or sales are getting more aggressive. It’s probably a combination of both.
Nikolaus at the German supermarket
These Stiefelgeschenke (stocking fillers) are meant for the morning of December 6, when Nikolaus comes around, and rewards the good children by stuffing goodies into their boots left outside the home.
Even though Nikolaus might resemble Santa, they are two different traditions . Nikolaus was a Greek bishop (4th century) and Santa, well, he is from the Northpole.
I do miss the 60s for our innocence. We children did not expect anything and there was nothing whatsoever, resembling Nikolaus (Dec 6) or Christkind (Dec 24), in any village grocery store. Our parents left us behind with an aunt, when they did their Christmas shopping in the nearby town.
I have to admit I had my first taste of Lebkuchen and Zimtsterne (traditional Christmas cookies). The other day though, I refused a cup of hot Glühwein (mulled wine), as I don’t want to have it too early, because I might get tired of it even before the Christmarket season begins.
At Allthingsgerman, you can read more on Der Niklaustag.
Last Friday, Norwegians faced the deadliest attack in the country since World War II. After building and detonating a bomb in central Oslo, extremist Anders Breivik opened fire at a youth summer camp. By the time the police arrived, Breivik had killed at least 70 young adults, including the stepbrother of the Norwegian Crown Princess.
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Fueled by his rage against Norway’s multicultural policies, Breivik lashed out at representatives of Norway’s left-wing Labor Party. His actions demonstrate the immense cruelty and suffering that hatred can cause.
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As parents of an International Summer School of Scotland (ISSOS) alumnus, we get regular updates by newsletter.
For one, they launched a new ISSOS website. Students can now access full information about The International Summer School of Scotland programs in St Andrews and Cambridge with ease and with interest.
The new website details all you need to know about their prestigious locations, the diverse range of classes available, group cultural trips, ISSOS workshops and much, much more.
Son Thomas spent three weeks visiting ISSOS summer program for St Andrews last year. He attended Debate and joined the Golf sessions. Next to learning quite a bit, he also found it very enjoyable. Definitely recommendable.
