Reading time: 7 min 33 sec

Why do calendars start on different days around the world? While many countries follow the Monday-to-Sunday system, others—like the U.S.—start the week on Sunday. This blog explores the historical, cultural, and practical implications of these differences, highlighting the confusion they can cause in scheduling, travel planning, and workplace productivity.

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Reading time: 2 min 7 sec

In this article, I introduce you to the British sketch Dinner for One, which features Miss Sophie, an elderly aristocrat, and her butler, James, and its importance as a German New Year's Eve tradition. Even though this sketch originates in the UK and is performed in English, it's a stable in how Germans celebrate New Year's Eve.

Reading time: 3 min 35 sec

In this blog post, I reflect on what I heard about the American Dream growing up in Germany and what I’ve heard and learned about it since coming to the United States. In case you are wondering, I’ll also talk about how this relates to Kinder Surprise Eggs and coffee from McDonald’s.

Reading Time: 5 min 27 sec

In this blog, I compare different burial forms and traditions between Germany and the U.S., specifically Maine, to show you that there might be differences between countries and cultures but also what we all have in common.

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Reading time: 4 min 31 sec

Germany is well known for its rules and regulations and in this blog post, I explore those that shape the burial practices in Germany and compare them with those found in the U.S., particularly in Maine.

Reading time: 2 min 33 sec

In this article, I reflect on the evolving role of cemeteries, contrasting personal memories of German graveyard traditions with emerging American trends of communal gatherings and exploring the balance between reverence and festivity.