
After the harvest comes the pressing, the fermenting, the ripening and then … Don’t you think he is thinking of exactly that?

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A German Christmas Carol, A spotless Rose (Es ist ein Ros’ entsprungen). for Floral Friday and Flower of the Day
is another one’s poison. There is this story that American forces dropped parcels with food and necessities after wwII to the starving German population. The parcels had “gift” written on them. And the Germans felt mocked: they’re dropping food and they have the audacity to … Continue reading One man’s gift
There is one quote that every German knows when it comes to Christmas: “Früher war mehr Lametta.” “In previous years was more tinsel.” Loriot NB: A slight awkwardness in the wording was intended by Loriot. He is also the author of a famous Christmas poem. … Continue reading Memories of tinsel and glitter












Monochrome Madness: Twelve Days of Christmas
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