Monthly Archives: Dezember 2008

Frohe Weihnachten! Merry Christmas!

24. Dezember 2008 – 13:59

I knew that the Christmas tree was of German origin, but that it was very probably imported to the US by a Hessian I did not know.
Christmas Tree History:
Several cities in the United States lay claim to that country’s first Christmas tree. Windsor Locks, Connecticut, claims that a Hessian soldier put up a Christmas [...]

By Karin Quade | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

„Die Luftbrücke“ – „The Airlift“ movie

20. Dezember 2008 – 11:39

This SAT 1 movie first aired on German TV in 2005. But I only got to watch it last month (thanks to MSM!) and I loved it!
In short, it is a two-part historic drama about the Berlin Airlift and a love story between a German woman and an American soldier. The subtitle is “Nur [...]

By Karin Quade | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Berlin Airlift 60th Anniversary II

13. Dezember 2008 – 16:47

This year we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift. In June I attended the open house at Wiesbaden Army Airfield and today - half a year later – I am so slow! ;-) I finally posted some pictures.
Here is the first one:

By Karin Quade | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off