Weddings can be a time for tradition or for unconventionality. They can bring out sides of people that aren’t usually seen. Your wedding might be the first time you see your dad cry. Maybe you’ll discover that your husband has a nice singing voice, especially when he sings to you on bended knee. Your mother […]

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In recent years, traditional wedding gowns have stayed much the same. While there have been changes to reflect the times, a long flowing gown of white or ivory is as fashionable today as it was decades ago. There was a period in ancient times, though, when a bride wore brilliant colors to express the joy […]

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Collections often start with just a few items, but can grow to the hundreds. One collectors’ item that is widely popular with Americans is the German music box. These music boxes are handcrafted in Germany of the finest wood, and feature Swiss movements. They are painted in rich detail and play common German folk songs […]

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Is one of your hobbies collecting wood carvings? If so, you no doubt know about the famous Erzgebirge wooden carvings, popular for their vibrant folk art. The Erzgebirge region of Germany is steeped in the rich traditions of wood carving, which continues today. Collectors from around the world visit the Ore Mountains in Germany each […]

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In order to appreciate the Christmas art of Seiffen, Germany, it helps to understand the region’s heritage. Miners, hundreds of years ago, depended on artificial light for their underground work, and they longed for the sun. Living in darkness, it is no wonder that their folk art usually contains a theme of light. This is […]

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Wendt and Kuhn is a traditional family-run business in the heart of the Erzgebirge, in southeast Germany. Grunhainichen, where the workshops are located, is a wood carving village, rich in history and tradition. For over 90 years, the workshops have been run with a staff of artisans who inspire joy through their collectible figurines. Previously, […]

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Perhaps some of these items relate to your childhood or have a special meaning to you. If you have thought about passing on traditions to your children, or sharing with them the things you enjoy about Germany, buying products made in Germany is a great way to do so. Even if you don’t have the […]

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Miniature figurines from Germany are considered by enthusiasts to be some of the finest in the world. In fact, many collectors visit German markets specifically to buy figurines. Other fans begin their collections while on vacations or business travel to Germany, then continue building them at home in America. The workshops where the figurines are […]

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In the Erzgebirge region of Germany, a centuries-old tradition lives on. Wood carvings, toys and Christmas items in a folk art style developed during the 1700s are still being produced today. In this region, where traditions have been passed down for generations, there is a wide array of unique collectibles available. Fortunately, with the Internet, […]

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Another German innovation that has grown into a long-standing tradition is the cuckoo clock, an immensely popular collectible. The Black Forest region in Germany is famous not only for Black Forest cake, but also for cuckoo clocks. The first Black Forest cuckoo clock was made by Anton Ketter over 250 years ago. It didn’t take […]

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