Category Archives: Christmas
Feuerzangenbowle
As kids, we gathered round the campfire. As adults, we can gather round the Feuerzangenbowle! WHAT IT IS Feuerzangenbowle translates as “fire-tongs punch” or even more descriptively as “flaming fire-tongs punch” (feuer means fire, zangen means tongs, and bowle means punch). It is essentially a dramatic and entertaining way to make a type of Glühwein. A …
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas!
The holidays are upon us, and amidst the bustle of December activity, we often lose the spirit of the season. This year I invite you to hark back to the traditions of Europe and have yourself a merry “Little Christmas.” What It Is Traditionally and liturgically, the Christmas Season does not begin until Christmas Day. …
Glühwein Four Ways
The Christmas markets of Gemany are magical—renowned in their scope and enticing in their variety. I have come to believe, however, that their secret ingredient is Glühwein. There is nothing that warms the outdoor shoppers more effectively and festively than this hot mulled wine. As a bonus, each market serves its wine in charming mugs …
St. Nicholas Day
Yes, Virginia, there was a Saint Nicholas. Many of you are aware that the popular figure of Santa Claus is based on a real person: he was Nicholas, bishop of Myra, and he lived during the fourth century in what is now Turkey. He is the patron saint of cities across Europe and Russia, and …
