How Studying Our Past Shapes Our Future Introduction The study of history holds immense importance in the United States education system, where students from kindergarten to high school are encouraged to delve into the stories of the past. Examining both US and world history offers a multitude of benefits that contribute to personal development, critical…… Continue reading The Power of History
Category: history
Easter Tradition in Germany
History of the Easter Tradition in Germany Germany is a country steeped in tradition, and one of its most beloved traditions is the celebration of Easter. Easter in Germany is a time for families to come together, enjoy the changing of the seasons, and participate in a variety of customs that have been passed down…… Continue reading Easter Tradition in Germany
Saint Martin Tradition
Sankt Martin eine Tradition durch Generationen Können wir davon ausgehen, dass St. Martin (350 n.Chr.) noch in die heutige Zeit passt? Als Lehrer stehen wir immer vor der Frage ob „Traditionen verpflichten?“ und so erzählen wir den Schülern und Eltern die Geschichte von St. Martin und dem Bettler. „Kalt war es an jenem Tag. Mächtig…… Continue reading Saint Martin Tradition
Weihnachten
Hier wohnt der Weihnachtsmann Weihnachtshaus Himmelpfort GmbHKlosterstraße 2316798 HimmelpfortDeutschland Allgemein geht man davon aus, dass der Anlass die Geburt Christi war. Angefangen hat aber alles schon viel früher. Um 2000 v. Chr. beging man im Gebiet des heutigen Irak, 5 Tage lang ein Fest, bei dem man Geschenke austauschte und Prozessionen abhielt. So wurde das…… Continue reading Weihnachten
Das Wunder von Bern
Film Evening GERMAN SCHOOL campus GERMAN SCHOOL campus is presenting a film evening at Old World in Huntington Beach On Big Screen. Movie is a free event. Old World German Restaurant will be open for dinner. Guest are encouraged to make reservations at (714) 895-8020. Friday June 15 – 7:00 pm The Movie: Das Wunder von Bern…… Continue reading Das Wunder von Bern
Pentecost
It is “Pfingsten” – Pentecost Have you heard about the phrase:“Jemand hat sich wie ein Pfingstochse geschmückt.“ (Someone is dressed like an Ochs- it is too much and too colorful)? Traditionally farmers in the Alp regions bring the cows to the higher areas of the Alps where they remain all summer, as the weather gets…… Continue reading Pentecost
EASTER Eggstravaganza
Family Event with lots of Easter Games Saturday March 31st from 2:00 – 4:00 pm At Old World in Huntington Beach Host by GERMANSCHOOLcampus A Free Family Easter Event with lots of Traditional Easter Games and activities like: Easter Egg Hunt around Old World Village Easter Egg coloring Easter Egg Run Sack Race Face painting…… Continue reading EASTER Eggstravaganza
October 3rd
October – A Month Rich in Historical Events in Germany that Shaped the Whole World Today is October 3rd. A very important date in German history as we are about to learn this month at German class at our school. And there is a lot more history to cover this October. German-American Heritage Month is…… Continue reading October 3rd
Holidays in Germany Part I
Holidays in Germany Part I The 1st of May Why is May 1st celebrated in parts of Europe? The reason for our holiday is the history of America. In the era of industrialization in the 19th century, May 1 was in the United States of America the day of the demonstration of the rights of…… Continue reading Holidays in Germany Part I
Feiertage in Deutschland Teil I
Feiertage in Deutschland Teil I Der 1. Mai Warum wird in Teilen Europas der 1. Mai gefeiert? Der Grund für unseren Feiertag ist die Geschichte Amerikas. Im Zeitalter der Industrialisierung im 19. Jahrhundert wurde der 1. Mai zuerst in den Vereinigten Staaten von Amerika der Tag der Demonstration für die Rechte der Arbeiterklasse. Dieser Tag…… Continue reading Feiertage in Deutschland Teil I