tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post8343229304366706467..comments2024-03-28T12:59:00.516-04:00Comments on Heroes, Heroines, and History: CHRISTMAS IN GERMAN TEXASDebbie Lynne Costellohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-47466017746741734842013-12-23T08:03:06.016-05:002013-12-23T08:03:06.016-05:00Laura, yes, I've been to the Christmas stores ...Laura, yes, I've been to the Christmas stores in Fredericksburg and bought some German ornaments there. The German areas in Texas have wonderful places with great food. The bakeries have some of the best German baked goods you'll find anywhere as well as other foods. Knowing German foods sure helped get the best in Munich and Augsburg.Martha W. Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02415972499923372153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-3570932199561196252013-12-21T18:39:52.655-05:002013-12-21T18:39:52.655-05:00Susan P, you are my winner! If you could please se...Susan P, you are my winner! If you could please send me your snail mail address I will get the book off to you as soon as I can.<br /> Blessings, Laurie KingeryLaurie Kingeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08136585160789672628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-87114381305153030062013-12-20T19:09:55.393-05:002013-12-20T19:09:55.393-05:00I was surprised to read about all the things about...I was surprised to read about all the things about Christmas that come from German traditions. I especially like that tree with the 'windmill at the top'. German food is always delicious so that will be good also. sharon, CA wileygreen1(at)yahoo(dot)comsharon mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10130208778591424260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-13993173089250829222013-12-19T17:03:54.677-05:002013-12-19T17:03:54.677-05:00Melanie, Fredericksburg is one of my favorite plac...Melanie, Fredericksburg is one of my favorite places in Texas too. I've never been to their Christmas market, though. Thanks for commenting.<br /> Blessings, Laurie Kingery<br />Laurie Kingeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08136585160789672628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-60389590392714967592013-12-19T17:02:28.960-05:002013-12-19T17:02:28.960-05:00Susan P, thanks for commenting. Yes, most of us ar...Susan P, thanks for commenting. Yes, most of us are quite a mixture in the US. I have several of those same cultures in my background, too.<br /> Blessings, Laurie Laurie Kingeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08136585160789672628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-51520030551327781572013-12-19T17:01:08.730-05:002013-12-19T17:01:08.730-05:00Barbara, that's neat to hear about your family...Barbara, that's neat to hear about your family. I was in Germany when I was about 18 mos. with my father who was in the Army--I wish I remembered it! Would love to go there some day. Thanks for commenting.Laurie Kingeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08136585160789672628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-45097793043782610252013-12-19T16:45:02.885-05:002013-12-19T16:45:02.885-05:00I thought your blog was so interesting. I love to ...I thought your blog was so interesting. I love to visit the Hill Country of Texas. Fredricksburg, Texas is a great place to visit and there is a strong German influence there. Thank you for sharing and Merry Christmas to you and your family.<br /><br />mauback55 at gmail dot comMelanie Backushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09727406782355039525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-82229573932925641782013-12-19T15:43:18.137-05:002013-12-19T15:43:18.137-05:00Wow, I had no clue it was that much of German infl...Wow, I had no clue it was that much of German influence! Fun to know. :) I can't say that we have any traditions from our heritage that we use. Maybe b/c I'm too much of a mixture - Dutch, Irish, Scottish, English, and German. :)<br />lattebooks at hotmail dot comSusan Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00885508869904521374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-7344510262015761012013-12-19T13:36:33.592-05:002013-12-19T13:36:33.592-05:00I really enjoy your books. My dad side of the fam...I really enjoy your books. My dad side of the family is all German. When I was little My Great Uncle would speak German. I was too young to pick up any except a word or two. My maiden name (Abend) means evening in German. Our church has a germanfest every year and it is nice to connect with the German heritage. Although on my moms side I am a mixture of everything. <br />Barbara EbertsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18086250332122230665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-41423098976398724462013-12-19T12:46:12.918-05:002013-12-19T12:46:12.918-05:00Julia, thanks for commenting and for sharing this ...Julia, thanks for commenting and for sharing this blog with your friend. I imagine your friend has some interesting stories to tell. I had an old friend who was from the German part of Rumania, whose husband was conscripted into the German army during WWII. She had to flee the Communist advance with two small children. Merry Christmas to you too. Blessings, LaurieLaurie Kingeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08136585160789672628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-88096596292785487082013-12-19T12:44:00.336-05:002013-12-19T12:44:00.336-05:00Hi Martha, since you're in Texas are you able ...Hi Martha, since you're in Texas are you able to visit some of the Christmas markets in the Hill Country? I'd love to visit Fredericksburg's. Thanks for commenting.<br /> Blessings, Laurie<br /> Laurie Kingeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08136585160789672628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-74987341536981311152013-12-19T12:42:25.591-05:002013-12-19T12:42:25.591-05:00Joy, that's an interesting mixture you're ...Joy, that's an interesting mixture you're made of! :) I think as Americans we're fortunate to have so many cultural hertitages to draw from.<br /> Blessings, LaurieLaurie Kingeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08136585160789672628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-92020862655833104062013-12-19T12:41:07.383-05:002013-12-19T12:41:07.383-05:00Dorie, I'm glad you enjoyed the subject of thi...Dorie, I'm glad you enjoyed the subject of this blog. I love the name Nicholas.<br /> Blessings, LaurieLaurie Kingeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08136585160789672628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-34337265765169326302013-12-19T12:39:56.507-05:002013-12-19T12:39:56.507-05:00Cindy, I must have never met a good fruitcake! Th...Cindy, I must have never met a good fruitcake! Thanks for commenting.<br /> Blessings, LaurieLaurie Kingeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08136585160789672628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-67197993263221550592013-12-19T12:38:46.688-05:002013-12-19T12:38:46.688-05:00Abbi, thanks for commenting. No, we don't cele...Abbi, thanks for commenting. No, we don't celebrate St. Nicholas Day. I confess I didn't know about it until I researched for this blog. :) Like most Americans, I'm such a mixture of many nationalities that I find Dec. 24th and 25th is enough for me. <br /> Blessings, LaurieLaurie Kingeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08136585160789672628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-81506889144062721012013-12-19T10:20:40.250-05:002013-12-19T10:20:40.250-05:00Wunderbar! I have a dear friend who grew up in Ger...Wunderbar! I have a dear friend who grew up in Germany during WWll and is now visiting her grandson in Texas for the Christmas while recovering from an illness. I've sent them the link to your post, and know they will be thrilled to read it. Thank you for sharing, and merry Christmas!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17398940963178360847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-88836088793085663272013-12-19T09:10:07.969-05:002013-12-19T09:10:07.969-05:00I have a lot of German heritage through both mater...I have a lot of German heritage through both maternal and paternal great-grandparents. I've always loved the German traditions of Christmas. When I visited Germany, I loved their Christmas stores and bought a couple of nutcrackers there as well as beautifully hand carved wooden items. I couldn't afford a large wooden version of the tower you picture, but I did get a smaller one lights up and plays carols and it's prominently displayed every Christmas. I have my Grandmother's German Fruitcake recipe that is made with fruit preserves rather than dried fruit and it's delicious. Martha W. Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02415972499923372153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-2979139231061393322013-12-19T09:03:47.325-05:002013-12-19T09:03:47.325-05:00I love learning new history, like this! As far as...I love learning new history, like this! As far as I know, I am of the Norwegian heritage with possibly some Viking and/or Irish blood flowing through me. I will have to do some research to see what the traditions are for those cultures. Never dawned on me to check it out before. Thank you for sharing about your German heritage. Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13558798326971730953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-82153413634849969242013-12-19T09:01:18.334-05:002013-12-19T09:01:18.334-05:00I have mostly German heritage. My 2nd son was born...I have mostly German heritage. My 2nd son was born on December 6th, so his middle name is Nicholas. Many of our foods and traditions during the holidays have been handed down. Thank you for the reminder.Doriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04124177160205823171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-25514412967784652872013-12-19T06:25:26.136-05:002013-12-19T06:25:26.136-05:00These were fascinating, fun facts. My grandparents...These were fascinating, fun facts. My grandparents were German. My grandmother used to make fruit cake and anise cookies. Once she passed they were no more. Both are time-consuming tasks, which is why my mother never learned how to do either. Real fruit cake is tasty and the jokes about the treat only apply to the dried out variety you can often get in the grocery store.<br />Cindy HuffAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-6853353679408552512013-12-19T02:54:35.179-05:002013-12-19T02:54:35.179-05:00As a fellow (mostly) German, I loved this post! I ...As a fellow (mostly) German, I loved this post! I never really thought about how many of our Christmas traditions come from Germany and it's really cool! <br />So since you have German in your heritage, do you celebrate St. Nicholas Day? We've always celebrated it but I have not found many other people who do!Abbi Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00375569903870296913noreply@blogger.com