I have just returned from a Christmas wonderland: Germany-- so am a little behind on my normal Christmas preparations (and blogging!)
So far December has been pretty exciting-- check out the
Wall Street Journal coverage of Ann Arbor and Retired in Ann Arbor! Nice!
Ann Arbor has such a strong German heritage (just count the Lutheran churches), that it is pretty easy to see the influence that Germany has on our Christmas celebrations and decorations.
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| Lovely and authentic German decorations at the Caravan in Nichols Arcade |
Unfortunately, we missed Kindlefest this year-- (which is one of our favorite Ann Arbor festivities)-- but we visited many Christmas markets in southern Germany.
Check out some photos from the German Christmas markets here.
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| Tired of bookstore t-shirts? VanBoven has the classiest Michigan gear in the world. |
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| Babo market: a great place to pick up lunch and food gifts |
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| Caroling in Kerrytown |
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| Checking out the toys at Mud Puddles |
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| Handmade St. Nicolas at Farmer's Market |
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| Ho ho ho! |
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| The dill pickle ornament: the German tradition that no Germans seem to have heard of. :) |
I have just returned from a Christmas wonderland: Germany-- so am a little behind on my normal Christmas preparations (and blogging!)
