Starring: James Mitchell / Lena Mills / Amrita Rahman / Maddie Harris / Elizabeth Field / Katherine Roberts / Jeremy Hill, and the one and only‌Rieke!
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From The Editor This term saw a new group of journalists start at the club, providing plenty of energy and enthusiasm. While in the first few weeks the only new member was Jeremy, who speaks German, but is not in 1/6, we were joined by another 5 first year students after a recruiting campaign. GMC has been going for over 5 years now, and this issue is one of the best. We have articles on everything from cars to the Aachener Weihnachtsmarkt. and even a page on Beethoven, written in German!
CONTENTS PAGE 1 ………………………… AACHEN CHRISTMAS MARKET PAGE 2…………………………THE GERMAN NATIONAL DISH PAGE 3…………………………GER
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PAGE 4…………………………THE FOOD OF GERMANY
Our thanks go to everyone who has contributed articles, Rieke, who helps us with everything German, and Mrs Allen for enabling the club to run (and providing chocolate)!
James Mitchell, Editor
PAGE 5…………………………BEETHOVEN PAGE 6…………………………GERMAN FACTS
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PAGE 7 …………………………CHOCOLATE IN GERMANY
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PAGE 8…………………………CHRISTMAS IN GERMANY
All Years Welcome
P GE 9…………………………GERMAN NATIONAL DRESS
An int r oduct ion t o Ger m an f ood Ger m any has lot s dif f er ent specialit ies, but t he one I am going t o f ocus on is f ood. Ger m any has lot s of f ood specialit ies such as sausages (wur st ) or apple st r udel (apf elst r udel). In each of t hese boxes I am going t o descr ibe a dif f er ent t ype of f ood and it s or igins.
1. Br ezel Br ezel (pr et zel) is a ver y popular f ood in Ger m any, t hey ar e sold ever ywher e f r om t he nor t h of Ger m any t o t he sout h. They ar e of t en eat en as a snack alongside som e cold m eat or cheese.
2. Apf elst r udel Apf elst r udel is a popular f ood and has been popular since t he 18t h cent ur y. It or iginally cam e f r om Vienna in Aust r ia and t he oldest known r ecipe is f r om 1696. Ther e is also a day (17t h June) called apf elst r udel day in Ger m any! Apf elst r udel is usually eat en as a desser t and is m ost popular ly ser ved war m wit h cr eam or ice-cr eam .
3. Eint opf Eint opf is a kind of st ew t hat includes m eat (m ainly chicken, por k or beef ) pot at oes and veget ables. Ther e ar e r egional specialit ies, f or exam ple, lum pen und f leeh (which m eans ‘r ags and f leas’) in t he Kassel ar ea, which is sim ilar t o Ir ish st ew.
By Lena Mills
KES Deutsches Magazine Club
Lu d w i g v a n Beet h o v en Jeremy Hill
Heute geht es über Beethoven - In der ganzen Welt wird er als einer der größten Komponisten angesehen, die je existiert haben. In seiner Heimatstadt Bonn versammeln sich viele Touristen um seine Statur am Münsterplatz oder besuchen das Beethovenhaus in der Bonngasse. Die Geschichte seines Lebens ist keine fröhliche. Am sechzehnten Dezember im Jahr 1770 wurde der junger Ludwig geboren. Als kleiner Junge wurde er von seinem Vater Johann van Beethoven (einem nicht erfolgreichen Musiker) Tag und Nacht in Musik unterrichtet. Wahrscheinlich habt ihr das ‘van‘ in seinem Namen bemerkt. Es zeigt, dass sein Vater aus dem flämischen Ländern stammte. Bis zum Ende seines Lebens konnte Beethoven kaum richtig lesen und rechnen, aber seinem Vater war all das nicht wichtig; er wollte seinen Sohn zum Wunderkind machen wie Mozart. Schon mit sechs Jahren stand er als Sänger und Pianist auf der Bühne. Beethoven reiste im November 1792 nach Wien, um mit dem klassischen Komponist Joseph Haydn zu studieren. Aber ihre Freundschaft dauerte nicht lange, weil sie in ihrer Persönlichkeit so anders waren. Beethoven war ein sehr verschlossener Mensch, der sehr starke Gefühle hatte. Trotzdem fand er ein paar Freunde in seinem Leben. Als er nach dieser Reise zurück nach Bonn kehrte, erfuhr er von dem Tod seiner Mutter. Ein paar Jahre später zog er aus dem Haus, um freier Komponist zu werden. In dieser Zeit komponierte er viele seiner Werke, aber nach einiger Zeit begann er mit zechsundzwanzig sein Gehör zu verlieren. Er schrieb und schrieb Noten. Als er seine Welt berühmte neunte Symphonie schrieb, war er fast taub. Auch trotz seinem vielen Hörrohren und andere Hörgeräten, konnte er nicht gut hören. Beethoven wurde auch immer depressiver wegen seiner Krankheit. Er hatte kaum Kontakt mit anderen Menschen. Einmal schrieb er „ein Baum ist mir lieber als ein Mensch…“ Im Jahr 1827, am sechsundzwanzigstem März, starb Beethoven. Er hinterließ neun Symphonien, fünf Concertos für Klavier, zweiunddreißig Klaviersonaten, und sechzehn Streichquartette. Er hat auch Kammermusik, Gesang und andere Lieder komponiert. In der Musik ist Beethoven ein sehr wichtiger Mann der Übergangszeit zwischen der Klassik und Romantik.
Dienstag 30 september
Germany is the most populated country in Europe, (apart from Russia), with 82 million PEOPLE living in its borders. German people are the second biggest consumers of beer in the world (after the Czechs), with a vague average of 107 litres an adult per year in 2010.
Recorded untill 2012, German athletes have won a total of 1662 Olympic medals (summer and winter combined from 1896 to 2012), which is more than any other country in the world except the USA.
Germany has nearly 700 zoological gardens, wildlife parks, aquariums, bird parks, animal reserves, or safari parks, including 414 registered zoos (more than the USA)! Germany’s capital city is Berlin. It has 3.5 million inhabitants, and is Germany's biggest city. Germany lies in the centre of Europe and shares borders with 9 countries: Denmark, Austria, Poland, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Luxemburg, Belgium, Netherlands and France.
The highest mountain in Germany is the Zugspitze with 2,963 metres (roughly 10,000 feet). There is a Barbie doll modelled on Germany’s current Chancellor Angela Merkel.
By Maddie
I love chocolat e!!! Som et im es I even get a sugar r ush fr om it !!! Once I had a dr eam t hat I was in chocolat e wor ld and I t ur ned int o a m ar shm allow and I at e m yself # yum m y. It m ade m e hungr y! CHOCOLATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love all kinds of chocolat e such as: Baker s, Kinder , Milka, Lindor . I could go on and on but it will t ake a lifet im e!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mor e Ger m an Chocolat e br ands include Milky Way, Har ibo, Knopper s, Dulpo ect . Ger m an chocolat e is especially cr aft ed by t r ained chefs. When you hear of a Ger m an chocolat e cake, your fir st t hought is t hat Ger m any is wher e t he cake or iginat ed – hence t he nam e. This is one of t hose food it em s wher e t he nam e is a bit deceiving, however . Ger m an chocolat e cake get s it s nam e fr om an ingr edient it uses: Ger m an’s Sweet Chocolat e. This chocolat e was or iginat ed by t he Baker ’s Chocolat e Com pany (now a subsidiar y of Kr aft Foods) in t he m id-1850s and was nam ed aft er it s cr eat or , Sam Ger m an. The st or y of t he chocolat e says t hat a m ispr int in a newspaper t hat included t he r ecipe for t he fir st Ger m an Chocolat e Cake sim ply left out t he “s” on t he nam e, and t his is why t he chocolat e is oft en known sim ply as “Ger m an.” The chocolat e is sim ilar t o a sem isweet chocolat e, but has a higher sugar cont ent t o it . This m eans t hat r ecipes t hat use it t end t o be a lit t le bit sweet er t han ones t hat don’t . If you’r e m aking a r ecipe t hat calls for Ger m an’s chocolat e, or Ger m an chocolat e, don’t wor r y if you can’t find it . You can subst it ut e sem isweet chocolat e and st ill have a gr eat finished pr oduct .
BY AR
Christmas in Germany: Advent: A big part of the Christmas celebrations in Germany is Advent. Several different types of Advent calendars are used in German homes. As well as the traditional one made of card that is used in many countries, there are ones made out of a wreath of Fir tree branches with 24 decorated boxes or bags hanging from it. Each box or bag has a little present in it. Another type is called 'Advent Kranz' and is a ring of fir branches that has four candles on it. This is like the Advent candles that are sometimes used in Churches. One candle is lit at the beginning at each week of Advent.
Christmas Trees are very important in Germany. They were first used in Germany during the Middle Ages. If there are young children in the house, the trees are usually secretly decorated by the Mother of the family. The Christmas tree was traditionally brought into the house on Christmas Eve, and during that evening the family would read the Bible and sing Christmas songs such as O Tannenbaum, Ihr Kinderlein Kommet and Stille Nacht (Slient Night).
Santa Claus or Father Christmas (der Weihnachtsmann) brings the presents on December 24th. December 6th is St. Nicholas' Day and "der Nikolaus" brings some small gifts, such as sweets and chocolate, to the children. He comes in the night between the 5th and the 6th and puts the presents into the shoes of them, who usually place them by their doors on the previous evening. In some regions of Germany, there is a character called "Knecht Ruprecht" or "Krampus" who accompanies Nikolaus on the 6th of December. He is a big horned monster clothed in rags and carries a birch. He will punish the children who were bad and will give them a birch as a present. He is usually the one who scares the little children. In other parts of Germany, St. Nicholas is followed by a small person called "Schwarz Peter" (Black Peter) who carries a small whip. Black Peter also accompanies St. Nicholas or Sinterklaas in Holland. In North West Germany, Santa is joined by Belsnickel a man dressed all in fur.
By Katherine Roberts
The national dress Germany represents an important part of the country's history and sense of identity. German traditional clothes like lederhosen and dirndls have long been a part of the country's traditions and now form a key element in annual events like Oktoberfest. Examples of German national dress are defined by their classic simplicity and opportunity for customisation. Lederhosen's traditional leather shorts, straps, knee high socks and hats are one of the world's most famous looks. By comparison, dirndls represent the best of national dress through understated styles that can be accentuated by designs and accessories. In this way, types of national dress Germany are distinguished by their adaptability and their reliance on well made, boldly presented outfits. Women's dress, the dirndl, consists of a closefitting bodice combined with an apron in a different colour. Sometimes its sleeveless and worn with a cotton and lace blouse, sometimes it features sleeves and a high neck. Hats are often costly and elaborate. They vary according to occasion and region. A man's traditional clothing is made from leather, linen and wool. The 'Lederhosen', knee-length trousers or short-pants made from leather are worn with rustic shoes and wool socks. Again, jackets and hats vary according to region and occasion. In many regions. Southern Germany, Bavaria and Austria, it is still acceptable to wear 'tracht' on official occasions like weddings, festivals, etc. Contemporary fashion adapts to traditional elements, the production of dirndl and lederhosen is a thriving industry in Germany. By Katherine Roberts
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