Frohe Ostern! A Closer Look at German Easter Traditions

Frohe Ostern! A Closer Look at German Easter Traditions

Frohe Ostern! A Closer Look at German Easter TraditionsAndrea Bentschneider
Published on: 16/04/2025

Let’s take a closer look at Easter in Germany - Ostern - and the traditions that have carried its message of light, life, and rebirth through the centuries.

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German Genealogy and Rugby: A Match Made in Confusion

German Genealogy and Rugby: A Match Made in Confusion

German Genealogy and Rugby: A Match Made in ConfusionAndrea Bentschneider
Published on: 03/02/2025

What do German genealogy and rugby have in common? At first glance, not much—unless you count the occasional bruised ego when hitting a dead-end in research or the fact that both require strategic thinking, persistence, and a willingness to get a little (historically) dirty.

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The unexpected hiding places of sources in genealogical research

The unexpected hiding places of sources in genealogical research

The unexpected hiding places of sources in genealogical researchAndrea Bentschneider
Published on: 10/12/2024

Who would think that a painting from a church would reveal a complete family history? In 2009, we researched the German ancestors of the popular Australian cook Maggie Beer for an episode of "Who Do You Think You Are?" in Budenheim near Mainz.

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