German Word of the Day

German Advent word of the day: Der Heiligabend

Presents, a Christmas tree and cookies are part of most people's Christmas. But what makes up a German Christmas?

German Word of the Day

German Advent word of the day: Süßer die Glocken nie klingen

Only a few days until Christmas! The angelic melody and beautiful lyrics of this song will immediately tune you into the feeling of Christmas Day, as if it were here already.

German Word of the Day

German Advent word of the day: Die Vorfreude

If you can't wait for Christmas to arrive then this German word should be part of your vocabulary.

German Word of the Day

German Advent word of the day: Leise rieselt der Schnee

This German Christmas song is festive, peaceful, and wonderful to sing during Christmas time.

Food and Drink

Easter Bunny smashes chocolate Santa record

The Easter Bunny has taken on Father Christmas and won, at least in chocolate form. Record numbers of German-made chocolate bunnies will hop their way into shops this year, millions more than the number of Santas made at Christmas.