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Freinsheim hosts red wine hike

Freinsheim hosts red wine hike

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The red wine hike in Freinsheim is the first highlight of the vineyards of the Pfalz in 2012.

January 13, 2012 ×

Lifestyle

Take A Hike: A Monthly Guide to Volksmarching in Your Area

by Donald Seltzer
Contributing writer

Volksmarching Notes » Interested in volksmarching but not sure how things work? Send an e-mail to volksmarch@gmail.com with the subject “Getting started.” » The calendar for volksmarching in Germany, Terminliste 2012, is now available for €2.50 in the start hall at most events. This useful booklet lists dates, locations, points of contact […]

January 13, 2012 ×

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Introducing the KMC’s newest residents

Introducing the KMC’s newest residents

To send in your baby’s birth announcement, send an e-mail to editor@kaiserslauternamerican.com with “birth announcement” written in the subject line. Make sure to include a high resolution photo (300 dpi) and the following information: full name, time and date of birth, weight and height, place of birth, full names of […]

January 6, 2012 ×

Lifestyle

Recycle your Christmas tree

Recycle your Christmas tree

The environmental office of the Kaiserslautern County Administration
asks KMC residents to properly recycle their Christmas trees.

January 6, 2012 ×

Lifestyle

Germans observe Three Kings Day today

Germans observe Three Kings Day today

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

From after Christmas until late January, children disguised as the three
holy kings can be seen walking from house to house in the KMC. They
have paper crowns on their head and carry a big golden star on a pole.
They sing, pray and ask for charity collections for their parish.

January 6, 2012 ×

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The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

A special item shoppers might look for now at Christmas markets is the
nutcracker. The origin of this wooden figurine goes back to the 17th
century in the Erzgebirge, a mountain area near the Czech border. But
nutcrackers aren

December 9, 2011 ×

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Gingerbread: traditional Christmas cookie with a long history

Gingerbread: traditional Christmas cookie with a long history

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

A traditional plate of Christmas sweets in a German home always includes

December 9, 2011 ×

Lifestyle

Introducing the KMC’s newest residents

Introducing the KMC’s newest residents

To have your baby’s birth announcement published in the next Kaiserslautern American, send your baby’s name; time, date and place of birth; height and weight; parents’ names and ranks; the names of any siblings; and where you’re stationed in an e-mail to editor@kaiserslauternamerican.com with “birth announcement” written in the subject […]

December 2, 2011 ×

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Santa’s Back in Town

Santa’s Back in Town

Story and photo by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

On Tuesday, Germans will observe

December 2, 2011 ×

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Be safe, remain vigilant this holiday season

With the German Christmas market season upon us, the Air Force Office of
Special Investigations would like to remind everyone to remain vigilant
this holiday season.

December 2, 2011 ×