Culture/Kultur

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Christmas Lights in Germany: Weihnachtshäuser
Germany has adopted the American Christmas lights and decorating tradition for private homes.

Germany Today - Facts
Everything you ever wanted to know about contemporary Germany, its geography, and its recent history.

The German Language and Culture Connection
A look at the links between the German language and the culture of German Europe.

Austria Today
Everything you ever wanted to know about contemporary Austria, its geography, government and its recent history.

Schwarzenegger Not the First
Arnold Schwarzenegger isn't the first German-speaking governor of a U.S. state. Learn more about German and other foreign-born governors.

Best Germans: Adenauer Beats Marx and Luther
When Germans chose the greatest Germans of all time in 2003, it revealed more than the intended result.

Erntedankfest: Thanksgiving in Germany
The history and traditions of German Thanksgiving - with vocabulary in English and German