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The Most Effective Methods for Maintaining Your Wooden Nativity Set

After the holiday season, it's essential to delicately pack away cherished decorations, including wooden Nativity sets. Whether it's a family heirl...

PEMA Figurines and Nativities - The "Inn's" and Outs of Collecting

So, You Would Like To Start Collecting a PEMA Nativity Set – What Is the First Step? The Italian company, PEMA, has a long tradition of producing h...

German Versus American Father's Day - Who Get's It Right?

One Holiday, Two Sets Of Traditions - Who Has The Right Idea? German Father's Day, also called "Vatertag" or "Herrentag," has a captivating history...

So You’ve Purchased Your First German Smoker – Now What?

Operating Instructions For Your New German Smoker The German Smoker, also known as a Räuchermann, is a beloved and traditional wooden figurine orig...

Coocoo for Cuckoo Clocks?

No matter how you spell it, we carry the original cuckoo clocks from Germany! If you are interested in finding out a little bit more about cuckoos ...

Drinking Like a Münchner - Everything About Oktoberfest Beer

A special Beer Before you can put the Maßkrug to your lips with enjoyment, the beer first must be brewed. Traditionally, only beers brewed within t...

A brief history lesson about the Oktoberfest

Soon it will be that time again – time for Oktoberfest! But unfortunately, one would have to say, “It would be that time again!” Because like last ...

Types of Beer Glasses or The Germans and their Beer Glasses

A Guide about German Beer Glasses If you have ever been on vacation in Germany, you know that there is a beer glass for every type of beer. Some ma...