New Year’s Eve, also known as Old Year’s Day, is celebrated around the world with revelry, fireworks and for some, religious and cultural observances. Many countries celebrate with foods symbolic of prosperity, long life and good fortune for the coming year, and many people sing Scottish folk song ‘Auld Lang Syne’ at the stroke of…
Every year, on December 25, millions around the globe celebrate Christmas by remembering the birth of Christ, decorating trees and houses with colourful lights, singing Christmas carols and exchanging gifts. Looking deeper into the Christmas celebrations you’ll find some things that we all can learn from. FAMILY TRADITIONSAND GATHERINGS Family reunions are somethings we…
Freudenberg is a charming little town nestled in the Siegen-Wittgenstein district of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The town lies in the beautiful hilly uplands, ranging from 243 to 505 metres above sea level. The town is made up of 17 communities spread across about 55 square kilometres, two-thirds of which is lush forest, mainly broadleaf and…
