Celebrating Midsummer in Latvia
Have you ever experienced the magic of the shortest night of the year? Some of my warmest memories are of celebrating midsummer in…
Birthday Party at Kids at Work, Hamburg
This week, let me tell you a little about Birdy’s 4th birthday party and the fun location where we celebrated it: Kids at Work.…
Why do the Germans Give Easter Gifts?
Do you give Easter gifts to your loved ones? We Latvians usually don’t. But, as it turns out, even after a decade of…
Celebrating Name Days in Latvia
Do you celebrate name days? Chances are, your answer is either an enthusiastic ‘yes!’ or a slightly confused ‘err, what?’ In honor of…
Winter Solstice Traditions in Latvia
For millions of people around the world, Christmas is closely tied to Christian beliefs, after all, it is a celebration commemorating the birth of…
Celebrating Nikolaus in Germany
In Germany, the morning of the 6th December is almost like Christmas. On the evening of the 5th, children all over the country…
The Easter Chocolate Extravaganza
Twice a year German kids are showered in chocolate candy of all shapes and sizes. The first time is on the 6th December when…
Newborn Rituals around the World
The arrival of a new baby is always something special and a reason to celebrate. Most cultures around the world have special rituals…
German Easter – Decorations, Food & Traditions
Last year we spent the Easter holidays in Germany and I tried to give them a little Latvian touch by coloring the eggs…
