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Christmas Traditions in Germany – Adventszeit, Christkind, Feuerzangenbowle, Heiligabend et al Explained
Is this your first Christmas in Germany? Or you are just curious about Christmas Traditions in Germany? Read this (very) detailed low-down on everything that you should know about German Christmas traditions.
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Explained: Getting Married in Denmark as a Foreigner
Couples from all over the world have been getting married in Denmark to get around bureaucracy in their home countries. Read my (first-hand) guide on how to marry your (German) boo as a Non-EU citizen in Denmark with easy.
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Explained: Getting Married in Germany as a Foreigner
Are you considering getting married in Germany as a foreigner? Read this post to learn all the details that you should know before you get married to a German citizen in Germany.
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The Ultimate Noob’s Guide to German Gift Giving Customs
Have you been invited to a German wedding and are clueless about a perfect wedding present? Or you are wondering what should you bring for your German SO’s parent’s for that dreaded first family dinner? Read this guide to learn about German gift giving customs and general business and personal German gift giving etiquette. Like in most countries around, it is very common to receive and give gifts in Germany. Most of the time you will have no problems picking a present for a German friend or acquaintance, however, there are some unique German gift giving customs and cultural etiquette to bear in mind to avoid any awkward cultural…
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How to Choose Private Liability Insurance For Expats in Germany
Nearly 85% of Germans have private liability insurance. Let’s take a look at why private liability insurance for expats in Germany is a must have for any foreigner living in this country. ‘Shit happens‘ may be a globally accepted phenomenon. When something goes wrong, people in most cultures just shrug and chalk it up to an oops moment. In Germany, however, there is no such thing as a mistake – only absolute personal responsibility (even if you are a doggo or a youngling). 😉 You see, Germans tend to be very risk-averse. They feel more at ease when they’re cosily insured against some super bizarro misfortunes of…
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Essential Guide to Owning and Caring for a Cat in Germany
Are planning to get a cat, specifically a Maine coon cat in Germany very soon? Here are some things you should sort out before you welcome a Maine Coon kitty into your household. Over half of the Germans share their life with a pet. Germany’s number one pet remains – the cat. Sorry doggo fans! Currently, there are a total of 14.8 million moggies live in 23% of households in Germany. So no one will raise any brows if you decided to get a Maine Coon cat in Germany. Even though Maine Coons are originally an American cat breed they are quite popular in Germany as well. Some Maine Coon catteries…
