domenica 23 dicembre 2012
venerdì 21 dicembre 2012
Würzburg....vibrant city in the heart of Germany
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| Marienkapelle and Falkenhous |
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| Marienkapelle, Falkenhous and Christmas Market |
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| Falkenhous detail |
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| Residenz - UNESCO World Heritage Site |
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| in the middle Marienberg fortress |
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| Residenz - UNESCO World Heritage Site |
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| Residenz - UNESCO World Heritage Site |
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| Old Rathaus and St. Kilian Dom |
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| Marienberg fortress |
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| Marienberg fortress, Alte mainbrücke and Main river |
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| Marienberg fortress, Alte mainbrücke, Main river and another symbol of the city Alter Kranen |
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| Christmas Market |
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| Christmas Market |
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| Christmas Market |
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| Christmas Market |
martedì 18 dicembre 2012
SPECIAL - Nürnberg and Christkindlesmarkt
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| Lorenz Kirche |
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| Lorenz Kirche |
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| Lorenz Kirche - Detail |
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| Lorenzer Platz |
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| Museums-brucke |
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| Kinder Weihnacht |
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| Christkindlesmarkt - christmas decorations |
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| Christkindlesmarkt |
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| Christkindlesmarkt - christmas decorations |
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| Frauennkirche |
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| Christkindlesmarkt - christmas decorations |
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| Christkindlesmarkt - christmas decorations |
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| Christkindlesmarkt |
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| Christkindlesmarkt - Schöner Brunnen |
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| Schöner Brunnen - golden fountain |
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| Stagecoach |
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| Fachwerkhaus - traditional house |
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| Nürnberg |
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| Burg - old fortress |
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| Christkindlesmarkt - Lebkuchen (traditional cookies) |
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| Christkindlesmarkt - Zwetscghgenmannle (dolls of prunes) |
sabato 8 dicembre 2012
6th December - St. Nikolaus
Saint Nicholas, also called Nikolaos of Myra, was a historic 4th-century saint and Greek Bishop of Myrna (in modern-day Turkey). Because of the many miracles attributed to his intercession, he is also known as Nikolaos the Wonderworker. He had a reputation for secret gift-giving, such as putting coins in the shoes of those who left them out for him, and thus became the model for Santa Claus, whose modern name comes from the Dutch Sinterklass. His reputation evolved among the faithful, as was common for early Christian saints. In 1087, part of the relics (about half of the bones) were furtively translated to Bari, in southeastern Italy; for this reason, he is also known as Nikolaos of Bari. The remaining bones were taken to Venice.
The historical Saint Nicholas is remembered and revered among Catholic and Orthodox Christians. He is also honored by various Angilcan and Lutheran churches. Saint Nicholas is the patron saint of sailors, merchants, archers, thieves, children, and students in various countries in the Balkans and Eastern Europe, as well as in parts of Western Europe.
In Germany on the night of 5th December (St. Nicholas Eve) St. Nikolaus brings sweets and chocolates to children.
In Northern Germany children clean their parent's boots and put them outside the door, whereas in Southern Germany children put a plate (teller) outside the door and wait St. Nikolaus to bring them the desired gifts!
Here a famous children song for St. Nicholas Eve.
Bald ist Nikolaus Abend da
Lasst uns froh und munter
sein,
und uns recht von Herzen freun! Lustig, lustig, traleralera! Bald ist Nikolaus Abend da, bald ist Nikolaus Abend da!
Dann stell ich den Teller
auf,
Nik'laus legt gewiß was drauf. Lustig, lustig, traleralera! Bald ist Nikolaus Abend da, bald ist Nikolaus Abend da!
Wenn ich schlaf, dann träume
ich,
jetzt bringt Nik'laus was für mich. Lustig, lustig, traleralera! Bald ist Nikolaus Abend da, bald ist Nikolaus Abend da!
Wenn ich aufgestanden bin,
lauf ich schnell zu dem Teller hin. Lustig, lustig, traleralera! Bald ist Nikolaus Abend da, bald ist Nikolaus Abend da!
Nik'laus ist ein guter Mann,
dem man nicht genug danken kann! Lustig, lustig, traleralera! Bald ist Nikolaus Abend da, bald ist Nikolaus Abend da! |
Soon Nicholas Eve is here!
Let us be happy and cheerful
And rejoice in the Lord! Jolly, jolly, tralera-lera, Soon Nicholas Eve is here! Soon Nicholas Eve is here!
Then I put the plate out
Nick'll surely put somethin' on it. Jolly, jolly, tralera-lera, Soon Nicholas Eve is here! Soon Nicholas Eve is here! When I sleep then I dream: Now Nicholas brings me something. Jolly, jolly, tralera-lera, Soon Nicholas Eve is here! Soon Nicholas Eve is here! When I rise (in the morning) I dash quickly to the plate. Jolly, jolly, tralera-lera, Soon Nicholas Eve is here! Soon Nicholas Eve is here! Nicholas is a good man Whom we can't thank enough. Jolly, jolly, tralera-lera, Soon Nicholas Eve is here! Soon Nicholas Eve is here! |
martedì 4 dicembre 2012
sabato 1 dicembre 2012
Bamberg...that's only a taste!
"Those who have not been yet,
should make haste and travel there
without delay before a fire or
earthquake leaves no more than the
desolate truth of having to die
without seeing this beautiful city."
Friedrich August Siebert (1805-1855)The island city...
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| Typical Houses on the Raignitz River |
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| Altes Rathaus - Old Town Hall |
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| Altes Rathaus - Old Town Hall |
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| Altes Rathaus - Old Town Hall |
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| Christmas in Bamberg |
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| Christmas in Bamberg |
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| Altes Rathaus - Old Town Hall |
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| Altes Rathaus - Old Town Hall |
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| Altes Rathaus - Old Town Hall |
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| Little Venice |
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| Historical Building |
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| Historical Building |
The city of beer...
"Oh God what a beer!"
Jean Paul
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| Typical Rauchbier - Smoked Beer |
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| Typical Rauchbier |
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| Schlenkerla Brewery |
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| Schlenkerla Brewery |
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