Ten public holidays? Not for us. Lately it seems like Kevin only has to go to work four days a week.
Okay, in defense of the Germanys, that may be overstating things a bit. But in this year in May alone there were three public holidays.
The first was May Day. Then came Pentecost. And today is Corpus Christi. (It's interesting to note that in the States Pentacost and Corpus Christi don't even qualify as Holy Days of Obligation.)
Since this is my first year in Germany, every time a holiday comes up it's a surprise — and a little treat.
About Me
- Erin
- Ridgewood, NJ, United States
- In the fall of 2007 my husband and I moved to Germany. After more than a year of traveling, eating, and living abroad, we were transferred back to the states. At the time of our return, I was 34 weeks pregnant. This is a true account of our re-assimilation, reverse culture shock, and impending adventure into parenthood.
A Southern Something
I don't think there are quite enough sausages in the South to maintain the "Wurst of the Week." Instead, I am replacing this sidebar feature with "A Southern Something." To start, I'd like to introduce you to chow chow. A pickled relish, chow chow can be made from any number of vegetables, including cabbage, onions, or green tomatoes.
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3 comments:
Those of us on the north end don't get Corpus Christi... and several other holidays that the southerners get. :(
Really? This sounds like yet another layer of German-ness that I can't figure out.
Yeah, a religious thing. Catholic vs. Protestant.
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