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DEAR SISTERMAG READERS, Christmas is on its way! That’s the current motto of our editorial staff. Since the fourth Sunday of Advent and Christmas Eve are on the same day Christmas is on its way! That’s the current motto of our editorial staff. Since the fourth Sunday of Advent and Christmas Eve are on the same day this year, we have to waive a whole week of Christmas anticipation. That’s why we just start a little earlier with a festive atmosphere, classy decoration and warm thoughts. In the first section of our issue circling around the colours blue and beige, it’s all about »MIDNIGHT BLUE AND COGNAC BEIGE.«
To get you into the mood we show you the most beautiful products in this colour spectrum and tell you everything about restful sleep – which generally should start before midnight. When it’s cold at night, you should spend your time with a warming glass of cognac in front of the fireplace – that’s at least what our author Robert Eberhardt suggests. Christmas pastries go well with that. Thanks to our spice guide, you learn which spices are most suitable for wintertime and create a very special Christmas spirit. And we continue festively: With three of his jewellery lines, our partner Thomas Sabo shows how easy it is to make stylish presents – in a range from a romantic ring and a
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spiritual amulet necklace to a delicate bracelet. It goes on with the presentation of the popup bar »CHEZ MADEMOISELLE LILLET« we organised with our partner Lillet at the end of October in Berlin-Mitte. The bar not only offered exquisite drinks but also a vernissage – three strong women were portrayed and staged artistically. Specially manufactured illustrations and newly created Lillet drinks rounded off the exhibition. This time, our cover was shot in Freiberg, the home of Toni and Thea. We visited the St. Nicholas’ Church and photographed our model Jasmin a.k.a. »Elbmadam« in front of a magnificent scenery. That certainly should get you into the mood for
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A little guide for company Christmas
TWELVE BELL STROKES
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What folk belief associates with
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A CHRISTMAS CAROL
The French Apéritif comes to Germany
A look at the sleep-wake cycle
170 A CULTURAL HISTORY OF THE FIREPLACE
The sisterMAG bakery
180 SPICES OF THE SEASON
6 unmistakable Christmas spices
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190 COGNAC DRINKS
202 WINTER IN NORWAY
with Thomas Sabo
226 CENTURY OF THE CHILD
We visited the exhibition in the nordic
A cultural history of Christmas
104 CHRISTMAS KEEPS WHAM!-MING ON Not this year!
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CONTRIBUTORS TEXT Jayne Cash
jaynecash.com Robert Eberhardt
roberteberhardt.com Barbara Eichhammer
the-little-wedding-corner.de Alex Kords
PROOF Stefanie Kießling
@kiesslingS Alex Kords
kords.net Christian Naethler
@iamvolta Dr. Michael Neubauer
TRANSLATION Ira Häussler Alex Kords
kords.net Christian Naethler
@iamvolta Tanja Timmer
@tanjastweets
kords.net Christian Naethler
@iamvolta Dr. Michael Neubauer sisterMAG Team
PHOTO & VIDEO Oh Hedwig
oh hedwig.com Fidelis Fuchs
fidelisfuchs.com Claudia Gödke
claudiagoedke.wordpress.com Robin Kater
robinkater.com Cris Santos
cristophersantos.com sisterMAG Team SISTER-MAG.COM
ILLUSTRATION Julianna Bibor
juliabibor.com Michel Canetti
michelcanetti.com Jackie Diedam
jackiediedam.com Ekaterina Koroleva
ekaterina-koroleva.de Virginia Romo
virginiaromo.com Stina Persson
stinapersson.com
HAIR & MAKEUP Aennikin
aennikin.de Tina Fischbach
tina-fischbach.de Christoph Gambeck
dontcallitagambeck.com Lisa Zeitler
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MODEL Anna Lina Junghänel
handmodel.berlin Dani Nanaa
@ dani_nanaa Eva-Marie Becker
eva-marie-becker.de Franelle
@ franellee elbmadame
@ elbmadame
FOOD Maria Struck
mariastruck.de sisterMAG Team
Julia Benz
@ juliabenz.de Marcella Prior-Callwey
callwey.de
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Marie Nasemann
@ marienasemann Schanna loves
@ schannaloves
PHOTOS Lale Tütüncübaşi MAKEUP & HAIR Aennikin
PART NE R O F THE ISSUE You can recognize our partner features by the logo at the top of the page. We thank our partner Mastercard and ecover very cordially, because without them this issue would not be possible!
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WHAT FOLK BELIEF ASSOCIATES WITH MIDNIGHT
Nowadays, 12 a.m. is nothing but a normal time. But some centuries ago, people were in awe of midnight. Because it brought harm – and also cure.
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t’s dark, only the moon sheds a weak light on the land. Suddenly, the church bell rings. One time, and one more. After 12 strokes, it’s quiet again, and people who are still awake at such a late hour know: It’s midnight. Unlike today, there was a time when it was a special moment when both hands of the church clock pointed to 12. According to traditional folk belief, ghosts, witches and even the devil appear at that time. In the imagination of earlier generations, there were also positive things that happened at midnight.
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In the Middle Ages, midnight was a good time to get rid of warts. One method was to sprinkle them with the sap of dandelion at 12 a.m. Also, a snail that crawls over the wart at midnight with a full moon should make it disappear. Medieval folk belief also knew an allegedly effective remedy for toothaches. But according to present-day belief, it’s not for the faint-hearted. At midnight, you had to go to a so-called ossuary, a building where skeletons were stored that had no place at the cemetery. There, you had to pull a tooth out of a skull and put it in your mouth – and the aches on your own teeth would be gone.
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Fern flowers and belladonna Since people of earlier times had great trust in the effects of plants and since midnight had a special meaning for them, there were lots of traditions that combined both. The bracken, for example, is said to grow red flowers at midnight of Saint John’s Eve, the night of June 23rd – even though ferns never have flowers. If you collect the mythical red blossoms they not only bring you luck but also the knowledge where hidden treasures can be found. The belladonna has magic powers as well – if you dig it at the right time: at midnight
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Witches’ dance in the Harz of Christmas and New Year. Then, you have to draw a circle around the plant to keep away the demon that guards it. When you are finished digging you have to throw a black hen to the demon. It then thinks that the animal is the soul of the thief. He then has to take to his heels because the demon would tear him apart if it caught him. Much more harmless is a custom that was popular in the English County of Northamptonshire. It said that a young woman that picks twelve sage leaves at midnight without them being impaired will see her future husband in the light of the moon.
Collecting herbs at midnight was probably a big deal because it was the most important idea that people of medieval times had of the transition into a new day. They thought that at midnight, creatures from hell walk on earth. One of these folk beliefs benefits tourism in many places in the German Harz mountains to this day. The Walpurgis Night is celebrated every year from April 30th to May 1st. On this night, all witches from one region were said to gather on a mountain and celebrate a festival. The most famous places for
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these witch parties are the Brocken, commonly known as Blocksberg, and the fairy ring close to Thale – both situated in the Harz. That’s why more than 20 towns in the low mountain range celebrate Walpurgis Night these days. In Schierke, for example, the village that is closest to the summit of the Brocken, spooky fireworks illuminate the sky at midnight. And in other towns, the May queen appears at 12 a.m. and symbolically chases away the witches.
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Collecting herbs at midnight was probably a big deal because it was the most important idea that people of medieval times had of the transition into a new day. They thought that at midnight, creatures from hell walk abroad on earth.
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The most important midnight of the year is the one from December 31st to January 1st – known as New Year’s Eve. Folk belief has numerous rituals to ensure a fortunate transition into a successful new year. Fireworks that chase away evil spirits are an old hat. But did you know that in Denmark, people climb on a chair right before 12 a.m. and jump down by the stroke of midnight? Funny customs like this also exist in other countries. In Spain, for example, people eat 12 grapes on New Year’s Eve – one with every bell stroke. They have to count how many they already ate, and if they miscount, the next year will
not be a lucky one. In Ecuador, people make puppets from sawdust, paper, and old clothes and set them on fire on New Year’s Eve. This ritual is supposed to wipe out all bad things the recently gone year brought. Traditions like these give a touch of magic to at least one midnight per year.
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About the author
Alexander Kords is most creative at night. Of course, he wrote this text around midnight.
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TEXT MICHAEL NEUBAUER ILLUSTRATIONS JACKIE DIEDAM
Our sleep
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It’s a delightful feeling: the thought of cuddling into soft pillows and enjoying a sense of peace, relaxation and security. These feelings, these soft, relaxing emotions which flow from our brains and extend to all our sensory organs lead to a slackening of muscle tension. Our reflexes are under the spell of slumber – we are asleep. We owe this daily phenomenon to an extensive network of neurons that branch out as a »brain net« (formatio reticularis) from the spinal cord to the brain stem. The sensations described above, one’s daily rhythm, fatigue, etc. change the excitation pattern of these cells (discharge frequency decreases, pulse synchronisation increases), and so we become tired and sink into sleep [1]. The FALLING ASLEEP PHASE begins and takes only a few minutes, a state between being awake and sleeping. In some cases, this happens so quickly that there’s hardly an
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opportunity to say ‘good night’ (electroencephalogram (EEG) stages 1 and 2). This phase glides into DEEP SLEEP (EEG stages 3 and 4 with low-frequency, long delta waves), which can last up to 90 minutes and then turns into a rather short DREAM PHASE (REM SLEEP ; rapid eye movement). The deep sleep and REM phases alternate, with the more shallow REM phase (dreaming) increasing in length as the duration of sleep increases. There are plenty of recommendations as to how long you should sleep. Without conscious regulation, babies sleep up to 16 hours a day, while adults sleep on average around seven to nine hours, which reduces in length as we age. In older ages, we not only sleep less but the quality of sleep also declines. Waking phases occur more frequently, and there are fewer periods of deep sleep. Recent studies have shown that a sleep time of less than seven hours in middle adulthood
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first refrain
The moon has been arising, the stars in golden guising adorn the heavens bright. The woods stand still in shadows, and from the meads and meadows lift whitish mists into the night. Translation copyright Š by Bertram Kottmann
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second refrain So, brothers, in His keeping prepare yourself for sleeping; cold is the evening breeze. Spare us, Oh Lord, Your ire, let rest us by the fire, and grant our ailing neighbour peace. »German lullaby« from 1790 by Matthias Claudius Translation copyright © by Bertram Kottmann
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significantly reduces a person's attention, considerably increasing the risk of accidents in traffic or while operating machinery [2]. Our sleep readiness is subject to the influence of an internally generated daily cycle. It is said that sleep readiness begins every four hours after a waking phase – around 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. This is something we feel every single day. The possibility of awakening during sleep is also higher every four hours [3]. As we’ve learned, sleep is complicated, and so there is always potential for a disturbed sleep. Getting a sound sleep, however, is critical for our health (it reduces high blood pressure and the likelihood of other cardiovascular diseases, such as obesity) and energy
levels. If disturbances occur, one should react to remedy them. It is important to have a consistent daily rhythm, calm sleeping environment, and light dinner (not after 6 p.m. if possible). One should avoid coffee and alcohol, and try shifting physical activities to the afternoon instead of the evening. Medication should be reserved for emergencies, and naps during the day are counterproductive for a restful night's sleep. Sleep disturbances can be indicative of serious illnesses in the thyroid gland and even in the brain (dementia). Sleeping is a prerequisite for performance and a balanced life. We spend more than a third of our life in this state, which is reason enough to give it the attention it deserves.
[1] LB der Physiologie, 2. Auflage1970, W.D.Keidel, S.476 [2] aerzteblatt vom 06.12.2016/ focus vom 07.11.2017 [3] Münch.med.Wschr. 132(1990) Nr.49)
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»Sleep is the most delightful invention« Heinrich Heine (1797-1856)
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RECIPE: Christina Rücker & Vera Schönfeld PHOTOS: Marie Darme & Thea Neubauer
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sugar cookies FOR THE DOUGH: 200g flour 60g ground almond 100g icing sugar DOWNLOAD
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Combine the dry ingredients; flour, almonds, icing sugar, salt and lemon peel. Scrape out the vanilla bean and add it to the butter and the egg. Mix them together until you receive a smooth dough consistency. Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in foil and put it in the refrigerator for about two hours. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 180°C and spread parchment paper on a cookie sheet After two hours, take the dough out of the refrigerator, knead it and roll it out on a surface covered by flour to about 5mm. Cut out the cookies and bake them in the hot oven for 10-12 minutes until golden.
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Jam-filled biscuits FOR FILLING AND DECORATION 3 tablespoon jam (i.e. red currant jam) 1 tablespoon hot water DOWNLOAD
icing sugar (if you like)
Prepare the sugar cookie dough (see previous page). Cut out starshaped cookies and add a whole or star to every second one. Afterwards, bake them in the hot oven for 10-12 minutes until golden. Stir the jam and apply it to the warm cookies (without a whole). Cover them with one cut out biscuit, press down lightly and let them cool. After the biscuits have completely cooled down, you can decorate them with icing sugar.
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1 50 g chocolate Rinse the lime with hot water, pat it dry and grate one teaspoon of the peel. Squeeze out the lime juice. Add the coconut, sugar, salt and egg whites to a pan and stir them. Carefully heat them on medium heat, until the mixture has reached approximately 60 degrees or until the sugar has dissolved. The mixture should be hot, but not boil and the sugar must remain transparent. If the dough becomes too thick, add two to three tablespoons of water. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees, fan oven 160 degrees, gas level Let the macaroon mixture cool down. Dampen your hands with cold water and form the mixture to little coconut balls. Place them on a baking tray that has been covered with parchment paper and bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes until the tips are golden brown. Chop up the chocolate and let it melt in a metal bowl in a warm water bath. With a fork, dip the cold macaroons in the liquid chocolate, about 0.5 cm deep. Place them on a cake rack and let the chocolate dry.
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Cinnamon Stars INGREDIENTS 3 egg whites DOWNLOAD
250g icing sugar 300g ground almonds 3 TL cinnamon
Beat the egg whites and mix them with the icing sugar until foamy. Put away one third of the sugaregg mixture (for the decoration). Combine the rest with almonds and cinnamon and stir everything together. Spread parchment paper on a cookie sheet and preheat the oven 160°C. Roll out the dough on a surface covered in icing sugar, cut out the stars and bake them for about 8-10 minutes on a medium level of your oven. After baking, spread icing on the warm stars and let them dry for a few hours (preferably overnight).
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40 g baking cocoa
100 g white chocolate
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P R E PA R AT I O N Combine flour, sugar, cocoa, butter and the egg to a smooth dough consistency. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 180°C (fan oven) and spread parchment paper on a cookie sheet. Roll out the dough to approximately 3mm and cut out the cookie shapes. Bake the cookies for about 8 minutes on your parchment paper covered cookie sheet (duration may vary based on your oven, so make sure to check on your cookies even a few minutes earlier). Let the cookies cool down and melt the dark chocolate and cream. Stick two cookies together with about one teaspoon of chocolate cream. Afterwards, melt the white chocolate and use it to decorate your cookies.
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o b a S s a mit Thom
Just in time for the festive season, jewellery manufacturer THOMAS SABO
presents his
new pieces of jewellery. With »THE SEVEN
CHAKRAS,« »TOGETHER« and »ENGRAVING & L AYERING,« THOMAS SABO appeals to the preference and taste of all jewellery lovers – and paves the way for a great surprise under the Christmas tree! sisterMAG
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TEXT AND PRODUCTION: SOPHIE SIEKMANN PHOTOS: ROBIN KATER SHOOTING ASSISTANCE: FIDELIS FUCHS MODELS: FRANELLE
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HAND MODELS: ANNA LINA JUNGHÄNEL
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»I DO INDEED FIND JEWELLERY A VERY NICE IDEA AS A GIFT, THOUGH IT’S IMPORTANT TO BE AWARE OF WHAT THE PERSON YOU ARE GIVING IT TO LIKES.«
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WHAT KIND OF JEWELLERY DO YOU PREFER TO WEAR?
I used to love eye-catching pieces but now, I put more emphasis on simplicity. I’m into simple jewellery that’s perfect for every day but still has a certain peculiarity! I love silver and gold and sometimes combine both. WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT THE NEW THOMAS SABO JEWELS?
I think the new collection combines a simple design from the ground up with great playful details, which are not too extravagant and make the piece special. It’s simply perfect for the festive season. WHY DID YOU CHOOSE THIS PIECE FROM THOMAS SABO AS A GIFT?
I love simple rings that still have a special look. I think the ring is unbelievably beautiful and simple enough that I can combine it with other pieces!
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TOGETHER Dani is from Hamburg, and her blog DANINANAA which was a kind of hobby diary on Instagram was born in mid-2015. Half a year later, it became a fulltime fashion, lifestyle and travel blog. Dani uses her online channels to give readers an insight into her everyday life. Her mission? To inspire her audience with her joie de vivre. Christmas Eve with Dani is spent with family and four-legged friends. Every year, she watches the cult classic »CHRISTMAS VACATION« together with her mother. During our shoot, Dani was all about presents, Christmas ornaments and a noble setting. When
THOMAS SABO decided to gift her a piece from the »TOGETHER« line, Dani decided on a silver necklace: the sparkling heart and a ring with »FOREVER
TOGETHER« ENGRAVING. The necklace was forged by hand with utmost precision.
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I often give jewellery on Christmas, especially to my mom. I also used to gift a lot of jewellery to my grandma! Women are always happy to receive jewellery (A little hint for the men reading this!). My boyfriend doesn't like to wear jewellery with the exception of watches. WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT THE NEW »TOGETHER« LINE BY THOMAS SABO?
I love the collection's delicate necklaces, rings, earrings and bracelets. Everything is simple and very elegant with a lot of attention to detail. The line has a very expressive character for me, in which each piece of jewellery reflects the bond between two lovers – whether husband and wife, mother and child or between friends. The design shows a lot of emotion and love with interlocking hearts and rings. WHY DID YOU CHOOSE THIS PIECE FROM THOMAS SABO AS A GIFT?
I didn't hesitate to choose the silver necklace with the heart and the interlocking ring. The necklace represents my love for my boyfriend, my family, and myself. I can always wear it because it is timeless and incredibly filigree. SISTER-MAG.COM
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»MOST IMPORTANT FOR MY CHRISTMAS ARE MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS. I LOVE THE QUIET DAYS AT HOME, THE DELICIOUS FOOD, AND I'M HAPPY WHEN I CAN BRING A SMILE TO MY LOVED ONES WITH LITTLE SURPRISES.«
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STILL NOT SURE WHICH GIFT IS THE PERFECT FIT FOR YOUR LOVED ONES? THE THOMAS SABO GIFT FINDER MAKES THE CHOICE EASIER. CHECK IT OUT HERE
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ENGRAVING & LAYERING Schanna of SCHANNALOVES is a blogger from the Munich area. Her channels are all about beauty, fashion and lifestyle. Her ever-amusing and lazy cat Coco is always in on the action! Schanna celebrates Christmas in a very classic way: with her family, lots of good food and in a cozy atmosphere. Giving jewellery as a gift is ideal for Schanna to create memories – she prefers to gift it in a simple and noble way, like in a box with a bow. There are no limits to age or gender when it comes to gifting jewellery, as Schanna believes it can be given to any person. For THOMAS SABO, Schanna discovered all about
»ENGRAVING & L AYERING,« which accounted for a lot of sparkle during our shoot. THOMAS SABO presented Schanna with a delicate bracelet in rose gold. The refined double bracelet makes a dainty impression while being a real eye-catcher.
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WHAT KIND OF JEWELLERY DO YOU PREFER TO WEAR THE MOST?
I prefer to wear filigree jewellery, especially rings and bracelets. With earrings, I prefer something a little more showy. WHAT IS IMPORTANT TO YOU WHEN IT COMES TO CHRISTMAS GIFTS?
The most important thing is that the gift appeals to and suits the person receiving it. If I don't know what the person would like to have I'd like to give him or her what I'd like and hope that they would also be happy with it. Jewellery is generally a great fit! Its sparkle offers a particularly festive feeling. It can also be a nice souvenir of the time spent with family. WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT THOMAS SABO’S »ENGRAVING & LAYERING« THEME?
It is so refined, and I love that. You can wear the jewellery for any occasion and combine it with almost anything. The pieces look especially nice together with others of the collection. I love that you can personalize the pieces with engraving to make them even more individual.
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ALL JEWELLERY CAN BE PURCHASED ONLINE
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OR IN THOMAS SABO SHOPS. VISIT THE SHOP FINDER HERE
. THE NEW
THOMAS SABO APP MAKES SHOPPING EVEN EASIER, YOU CAN DOWLOAD IT HERE
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The s a r k a h C n e v e S SERIES
Inspired by Indian MY THOLOGY
body's main energy centres located
AND HINDUISM , THOMAS SABO has
along the spine. According to
created a collection that not only
these teachings, the human mind
looks stylish but aims to provide
is balanced when the chakras are
mental balance and strength. The
open and in balance with each
jewellery is made from 925 sterling
other. Each chakra represents a
silver, 750 rose gold gilding and
stage of the flowering lotus and
gold gilding.
emphasizes individual character.
The term »CHAKRA« comes from the ancient Indian language Sanskrit and means »CIRCLE« or »WHEEL« . In Indian and Tibetan Hinduism as well as in yoga, the seven chakras represent the
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CROWN CHAKRA Also known as the Sahasrāra, this chakra stands for spirituality, consciousness and higher knowledge. It embodies the thousand-leaf lotus. The colour white is assigned to this energy centre.
THIRD EYE CHAKRA The Ājñā, or third eye, chakra embodies perception, intuition and willpower. It stimulates the imagination and ensures a high level of concentration. This chakra is based on the 96-leaf lotus. Violet tones are representative of the third eye chakra.
THROAT CHAKRA The so-called Viśuddha chakra strengthens expression and communication. It embodies the 16-leaf lotus and is supposed to provide mental strength and eloquence.
HEART CHAKRA The heart chakra, which embodies the 12-leaf lotus, is also referred to as the Anāhata chakra. It symbolizes love, relationships and compassion, and at the same time stands for openness and tolerance. The colour of the chakra is green.
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NAVEL CHAKRA The so-called Manipūra chakra promotes persistence and wisdom. It is based on the 10-leaf lotus and is supposed to provide selfconfidence, strong nerves and a restful sleep. It is associated with the colour yellow.
SACRAL CHAKRA The sacral chakra, otherwise known as the Svādhisthāna chakra, supports creativity, eroticism, enthusiasm, and sensuality. It embodies the six-leaf lotus and is additionally strengthened by the colour orange.
ROOT CHAKRA The root or Mūlādhāra chakra strengthens instinct, stability and assertiveness. It should lead to balance and physical strength. Visually, it is based on the four-leaf lotus. It is represented by the colour red.
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SERIES YOU CAN ORDER THE TOGETHER COLLECTION HERE
THOMAS SABO'S »TOGETHER«
a ring. »FOREVER TOGETHER –
series is all about love and is
TOGETHER FOREVER« reinforces the
characterised by feminine design
concept of connection. The pieces
and a timeless look. Symbols
embody passion and emotions and
of belonging together appear
symbolically show how connected
repeatedly, such as two intertwined
two people can be to each other.
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THOMAS SABO 's creations make the togetherness of two people particularly perceptible. Some of the 925 sterling silver jewellery features glittering diamonds, while other variations boast 375 rose gold, 750 rose gold gilding, and yellow gold gilding.
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THOMAS SABO has come up with something very special around the theme of ENGRAVING & L AYERING and has created individual pieces of jewellery to suit every personality. Putting your affection into words has never been so easy! The jewellery is comprised of 925 sterling silver, 750 rose gold, and YOU CAN FIND OUT EVERYTHING ABOUT THOMAS
yellow gold gilding.
SABO’S STERLING SILVER HERE
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LOVE BRIDGE The bracelet series is inspired by bridges and engraved locks, which couples all over the world use as a symbol of love. Whether couples, best friends, or family, THOMAS SABO offers gifts for every occasion through personal engravings that always remind the recipient of their togetherness..
LITTLE SECRETS Whether sweet symbols or personal messages, the filigree jewellery pieces from ÂťLittle SecretsÂŤ preserve special connections between people who share a special bond.
SHOULDER DUSTER The elaborate earrings are distinguished by their feminine aesthetics and are a real statement that frames the face.
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S TA C K I N G A N D L AY E R I N G This multifaceted series represents the combination of jewellery with different materials, colours and sizes. Every customer can find their own style – simple, glamorous or rather playful.
DIAMOND BARS In this series, the jewellery designers have concentrated on the essentials. Pure, simple and minimal – these are the Diamond Bars. A stylish gift for yourself or others. You can find more info about THOMAS SABO's diamond offerings online.
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THOMAS SABO
A global success with
a i l l i r b & creativity
Thirty-three entrepreneur laid
the
years
ago,
THOMAS SABO
foundation
for
experience for customers. The mid-sized company is still owner-
what
run to this day – and its pioneering
would become one of Germany's
spirit remains unbroken. The entire
most well-known and influential
jewellery and watch line at THOMAS
jewellery companies. Today, it's
SABO is designed by an international
hard to imagine the jewellery
design team in Germany – in the
boxes of millions of people without
newly built headquarters in Lauf
pieces of this iconic brand. SABO 's
an der Pegnitz. New collections
trademark? Handcrafted creations
are presented twice a year in Paris,
in the luxury market. The company
Berlin or Vienna, at the same time
currently employs around 1,800
as the big fashion shows. Three
people, has 300 stores and boasts
things are always at the core of
a distribution network spanning
these modern creations: CHARISMA,
more than 75 countries. Exclusively
INDIVIDUALIT Y AND VERSATILIT Y.
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THOMAS SABO, FOUNDER
ance
The heart of the company is located
punk scene, became the fashion
in Lauf an der Pegnitz, a small
statement of an entire generation.
town
Nuremburg,
Sabo's father who, as an executive,
where the company established its
has shaped the character of the
headquarters in 2016. This is not
company since the early stages
only where the creativity happens
stood
but marketing and distribution
economist. Distributing jewellery
are also at home in this minimal-
under a brand name revolutionized
modern building.
the silver jewellery market and
But what is the secret of THOMAS
soon drew strong appeal among
just
outside
alongside
the
jewellery
SABO'S SUCCESS ? The company's
retailers and jewellers.
history begins on May 8th, 1984,
A defining period for the brand
when Thomas Sabo entered the
began in 1992 when Thomas Sabo
silver jewellery market with his
hired graphic designer Susanne
own trade. His strategy? Having
Kölbli as chief designer for his
his designs produced in Asia and
company. It was a great decision
selling them to selected dealers
– Kölbli still directs countless
at trade shows. The breakthrough
jewellery collections today and, as
followed two years later. In 1986,
creative director, is responsible for
the THOMAS SABO Ear Cuff, inspired
the unique style of the THOMAS
by the rebellious look of London's
SABO brand. About 14 years after
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the founding of his label, Thomas
variety of pendants – at affordable
Sabo made another dream come
prices. The Charm Club was born,
true by opening the very first
inspiring customers of all ages
THOMAS SABO store in Frankfurt’s
and nationalities. The charms also
city centre on October 1st, 1998. His
drove the international expansion
jewellery is now even more tangible
of THOMAS SABO and connected
for customers – and enables them
jewellery wearers all over the
to receive personal advice from
world. Two years later, the jewellery
trained specialists.
manufacturer began to tap into the
When Thomas Sabo and Susanne
male demographic: The »REBEL AT
Kölbli turned the classic charm
HEART« line conquered the market
bracelet into a fashion must-have in
with expressive designs made of
2005, the duo set an entrepreneurial
blackened 925 sterling silver. In
milestone. Under the motto »LOVE,
the same year, the THOMAS SABO
LUCK,
PASSION,«
Foundation was founded. The chair
customers could combine a wide
is Thomas Sabo's wife Luz Enith
FASHION
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»I SEE MY RESPONSIBILITY IN MEETING THE GROWING CHALLENGES OF TRADE WITH COHESION AND FLEXIBILITY. TODAY AND IN THE FUTURE.« FOUNDER THOMAS SABO
Sabo. The focus of the foundation?
brand developed a new consistent
Regional
advertising concept: From then on,
and
international
aid
projects for children and youth.
the theme of »TOGETHER« would
In 2010, THOMAS SABO introduced
be present on all sales channels
its own beauty line – and further
and campaigns. In April of this year,
enhanced its image as a lifestyle brand. THOMAS SABO can now also be worn as a fragrance. In 2014, THOMAS SABO entered the genuine jewellery market as its
THOMAS SABO entered a very notable design
cooperation:
manufacturer
Automobile
Mercedes-Benz
released a special edition A-Class
»FINE JEWELLERY COLLECTION«
model
captivated customers with the finest
THOMAS SABO collections that are
materials. Three years later, the
reflected in the car design.
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The good
WITH THE THOMAS SABO NUTCRACKER Christmas is not only a time of gifts but also one of charity. With a donation to children's aid projects of the Manos Providentes Foundation, which is supported by the THOMAS SABO FOUNDATION
with long-term
contributions, it is possible to do something good this year. How? Buy a THOMAS SABO NUTCRACKER and you'll automatically donate to the cause!
THOMAS SABO FOUNDATION CHAIR LUZ ENITH SABO: »MANOS PROVIDENTES HELPS DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN POVERTY TO GET A BETTER START IN LIFE THROUGH EDUCATION.«
The nutcracker donation campaign is designed to raise awareness
of
social
exclusion.
»TOGETHER« is the
collection's motto, which is reflected by the two companies' collaboration. The nutcrackers have been made exclusively for THOMAS SABO through traditional craftsmanship with typical nutcracker insignia. Each one is a unique and limited piece. The nutcrackers can be bought (from December 6th) in participating THOMAS SABO STORES and ONLINE.
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THE NUTCRACKERS FROM THOMAS S AB O
SMALL VERSION € 49,00 LARGE VERSION € 98,00
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE THOMAS SABO FOUNDATION AND ALL CHARITY PROJECTS HERE
YOU CAN READ MORE ABOUT THE MANOS PROVIDENTES FOUNDATION ON THE WEBSITE
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One of the most important aspects of THOMAS SABO's jewellery is the stylish gift packaging! We have prepared three DIYs that will sweeten your treasure under the Christmas tree. All three of them are quick and easy to follow!
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Walnut Glue A nice gift ribbon Scissors Knife Felt Stylus
HAVE A LOOK AT THE DIY VIDEO HERE!
INSTRUCTIONS
TOGETHER FAIRY IN A NUT 1. Open the walnut carefully. The best way to do this is with the tip of a knife, so it doesn't break. Empty the nut. 2. One of the two nut shells now serves as a ring template for the felt. Surround the shell and cut out the pattern with scissors. Cut a slit in the middle of the template, where the ring will later enter. 3. Use two rolled pieces of felt as padding for the nut. Glue the ring template onto it. 4. Close and refine the walnut with a beautiful ribbon. Done!
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INSTRUCTIONS
THE SEVEN CHAKRAS GLAM AROUND THE CLOCK 1. Print the template, trace it onto the silver paper and cut it out. 2. Mark the folding points with the folding stick, then fold. 3. Cut a rectangle measuring 17 x 10 cm from the black paper, fold it around the box and glue it. 4. Place the watch in the box and close it. Finally, place the pine twig on the box and fasten it with a red ribbon. Done!
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INSTRUCTIONS
ENGRAVING & L AYERING SWEET SECRET BOX 1. Download and print template. 2. Trace the pattern onto the silver paper. 3. Use the folding stick to mark and fold the folds. 4. Poke two holes in the black paper with the flat drill and attach the earrings to it later. 5. Put earrings on the black paper and put them in the silver giftbox. Close it. Have fun giving it away!
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A Christmas Carol A cultural history of Christmas
Text: Barbara Eichhammer
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A decorated Christmas tree, a delicious dinner with the family and lovingly wrapped presents - Christmas, as we know and celebrate it today, is not as old as its ancient origins might suggest. Although the Christian holiday has been celebrated since the 4th century in churches, Christmas as a domestic family feast was ÂťinventedÂŤ only 150 years ago. In our little cultural history, we will sketch the development of the popular winter holiday.
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How it all began The middle of winter as well, as the 25th of December, have long been a time of celebration all around the world – whether it was a Roman orgy in honour of the harvest God Saturn, old pagan festivities at winter solstice, or various religious feasts. In preChristian times, the Asian people celebrated the god of light Mithra and his birth, the Egyptians honoured Horus’ birthday with the cult of Isis, and in ancient Rome, the Saturnalia took place, which are festivities in honour of the Roman God of harvest Saturn. Pagan customs of SISTER-MAG.COM
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the Germans such as the winter solstice revelries or Wotan’s cult were also popular at that time of year. In 217 AD Pope Hippolyte attempted to replace all these cults in favour of a Christian holiday as a celebration of Christ’s birth. But it was not until Pope Liberius celebrated the first Christian Christmas on 25th of December, 354, that the Christian holiday gradually conquered the whole of Europe. However, it took a long time before Christmas in today’s sense was established.
Christmas during the Middle Ages Interestingly, the word »Christmas« was first recorded in 1038. It is a shortened form of »Christ's mass« and is derived from the Middle English Cristemasse.
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»Christ« is from Greek Khrīstos, meaning »anointed«, and »masse« (from Latin »missa«), meaning the celebration of the Eucharist. Thus, until the 14th century, Christmas remained a solely clerical event, which was not celebrated by families in their own homes but only within church services. By the High Middle Ages, the holiday had become so prominent that chroniclers regularly noted royal Christmas festivities: King Richard II of England, for instance, held a Christmas revelry in 1377 at which 28 oxen and 300 sheep were eaten. Traditions of gift-giving developed gradually during the 15th century – originally so that no one had to be hungry or cold and usually between tenant and landlord. Thus, practical objects of daily use were given like warm clothes. That children receive gifts at Christmas was invented during the Reformation by Martin Luther in 1535, when he was of the opinion that presents might familiarize them better with Christ’s birth.
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Christmas as a family celebration from the 19th century Christmas as we know and celebrate it today - had its origins during the 19th century, when it changed from a religious holiday to a domestic children’s and family feast. This is also when the tradition of giftgiving became widely popular. In other words: Contemplative togetherness under a Christmas tree with presents – such a notion of Christmas has existed in Germany and worldwide only for the last 150 years. One of the reasons for this development is surely the Industrial Revolution. Whereas in medieval times Christmas celebrations lasted 12 days, now novel, urban traditions had to be created to cater to the new one-day festival prescribed in the industrial work calendar. Christmas thus became a welcome SISTER-MAG.COM
escape from hectic everyday life in the factories and a return to home and family. Speaking of a Christmas tree, this German tradition also became popular in Europe during the 19th century. Actually, its history is quite contested; even historians still debate when decorated trees came into our living rooms. One thing is for sure: Already in medieval times did people use evergreens for domestic decorations at the winter solstice as a symbol for health and fertility. During the 19th century the Christmas tree travelled from Germany to European royal courts. Thus, Prince Albert (as the German husband of Queen Victoria) introduced the Christmas tree to the delight of his children to Windsor Castle in 1841. Whereas at first only aristocratic and rich families had a Christmas tree, soon also poorer families used a tree.
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»I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.« Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol
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A Christmas Carol – Charles Dickens
The British author Charles Dickens substantially contributed to this global Christmas cult during the 19th century. Dickens was even identified by his contemporaries as »Father Christmas«. With the publication of his first and to-date most popular Christmas book, A Christmas Carol, on December 19th, 1843, he provided the literary and pop cultural basis for how we imagine Christmas today. SISTER-MAG.COM
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The narration became an instant bestseller: In its first year, it sold 15.000 copies and marked the beginning of (literary) Christmas commerce.
The book itself was a precious consumer object. It was specially designed with a costly red-golden cover and valuable sketches by John Leech and was launched in time for Christmas. It tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, an old miser who is visited by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come. Due to their visits, Scrooge is transformed into a kinder man. Christmas gains almost magical qualities as it
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apparently can change even such a heartless character like Scrooge. The secular Christmas message inherent in the story focusses on empathy (for poorer classes), concern for fellow human beings, and nostalgia for past times. The end of the tale sketches a magical festivity full of enchantment, which celebrates the togetherness of families in their home. How popular the Victorian story remains can be seen by the release of a new, animated Disney version in 2009, which takes recourse to the motif of Christmas as a magical family feast and transports it to the 21st century. Similarly, in Germany Thomas Mann’s novel Die Buddenbrooks (1901) influenced our notion of a domestic Christmas. With its popular chapter »Christmas at the Buddenbrooks«, it associates topics like childhood, middleclass home, family community, and Christmas dinner with a secular Christmas message.
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Christmas in the Movies
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Frank Capras It’s a Wonderful Life How inseparably our notion of Christmas is associated with representations of it in popular culture can be seen when looking at some popular blockbusters. It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) by Frank Capra is an undisputed Christmas classics. The film tells the story of George
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Bailey, who wants to commit suicide on Christmas Eve until an angel shows him how useless life would be in his hometown if he had not been born. The mythical message of the film connects Christmas with an optimistic faith in goodness and the power of solidarity. Humorous Hollywood comedies have tried to challenge existing notions of family harmony since Home Alone (1994). Thus, in 2017 films like A Bad Moms Christmas are released as »other« Christmas films, which challenge bourgeois conventions of Christmas as well as related gender roles and deconstruct corresponding traditions. In this vein, there is nothing else left for me to do than wish you all a merry Christmas.
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NOT THIS YEAR!
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Text: Jayne Cash
Isn’t it ironic? We’re always on the run and constantly looking for new digital innovations to improve and change our lives. Yet every year when the clocks strike December, we come across the same traditional Christmas carols. Whether shopping, on the radio, on TV, or even music streaming services, somehow they never fail to awaken a cosy, familiar feeling. We've all hummed the classics as children in school or before opening presents. »OH, CHRISTMAS TREE«
and »JINGLE BELLS« are just some that come to mind. Baking cookies, singing together, and dancing in the kitchen are all part of the equation, of course. Eventually, pop and rock musicians began to pick up emotional
Christmas moods in their songs. Thus, pieces like »ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU« or »LAST CHRISTMAS« storm the charts every year. Why are we all so attached to the same Christmas carols? Is there nothing new out there?
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Once upon a time... The first Christmas carols circulated already during the Middle Ages, sung exclusively in church at midnight mass. Other Christmas carols trace their origin back to the Christmas tradition of convents of nunneries, in which children were sung lullabies. Martin Luther finally brought them to (regular) church service and created the first series of German Christmas songs. However, they only found their way into families' homes in the 18th century. More and more songs were written for private prayer, such as »O HOW JOYFUL« or »SILENT NIGHT«. In the 19th century, changes in faith and the advent of the bourgeois Christmas celebration gave rise to songs
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that were not exclusively Advent season. There are even devoted to Christian themes, in Christmas radio stations on Germany. The most famous of the Internet that start playing these songs is probably ÂťOH, Christmas carols from the CHRISTMAS TREEÂŤ. From then beginning of November. You on, themes such as Santa Claus have to be a pretty major fan of or snow arose and Christmas Christmas to get through it for carols became universal for eight weeks straight! everyone. Eventually, international music stars brought English songs to our overdecorated shopping malls, where they play in a continuous AS CHART-TOPPERS loop, driving sales figures during the It's common to snuggle up with Christmas season. candles and a cup of mulled wine This is how Christmas to warm your soul during the carols were no longer Advent season. This is probably played exclusively one of the reasons why Christmas on Christmas, but music has now made its way into already during the
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Christmas music pop culture. Wham!, Bing Crosby, Mariah Carey, and Band Aid are just a few artists who've dared to try to find their place between tradition and contemporary music, giving the younger generation a fresh Christmas atmosphere to introduce to their parents. Year after year, youth magazines report on modern Christmas carols and every year numerous new Christmas songs are published by artists such as Ariana Grande, Sia, and Christina Aguilera. So the question arises: why do we still stick with »All I Want For Christmas Is You« or »Last Christmas« every year instead of broadening our horizons and being open to new things?
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A musician myself, I'm always on the lookout for good songs, no matter what kind of music, and I've learned that even Christmas tunes can be cool. Now I have bands like The Killers or Coldplay running during the holidays, for they too have dedicated songs to this theme and, yes, they are perfect for candles, cookies, and mulled wine. So let's create new traditions this year, throwing habits overboard and spinning some great new songs on our turntables. And to that I say, Merry Christmas!
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THE KILLERS Don’t Shoot Me Santa
COLDPLAY Christmas Lights
HURTS All I Want For Christmas Is New Years Day
SMITHS & BURROWS When The Thames Froze
FLORA CASH Snow, Lights
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g n i n e v e l a i c So s u o r o m a l g or t h g i n a little guide for company Christmas parties TEXT SOPHIE SIEKMANN
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Christmas is coming closer. It’s about time to organise the Christmas party for the colleagues! What often feels like an annoying extra task can be fun with some little useful hints and tricks. We put together a little guide for you.
STEP 1 Set a date In order to contact all colleagues as quickly as possible and to get a complete overview of the possible dates, we recommend online date finders like DOODLE or KULIBRI . All colleagues should mark their free days or nights, respectively, in December – with enough lead time, there surely will be a date when (almost) everybody has time.
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STEP 2 Determine number of people & budget When you found a date you should determine the number of participating people. Now it comes to the financial part: What budget is planned for the party? It’s helpful to determine a budget per capita you can use to plan catering and other services.
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STEP 3 Look for a location When important numbers like budget and participating people are determined, the voluntary exercise follows: the search for a location. There are two alternatives, depending on the moneybag, the wishes for the atmosphere and the effort.
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Small moneybag, great cosiness – the Christmas party in the office
Those who don’t want to spend that much money on the Christmas party can save space rent or costs for the restaurant: Just stay in the office! The premises that presumably are quite sparse in the everyday office life should be decorated accordingly. Maybe you determine a separate conference
room or (for a bigger workforce) the canteen as an event location and start decorating the place festively. With just a flick of the wrist (candles, baubles, fir branches), you quickly create a cosy atmosphere. Christmas music in the background also provides a festive mood.
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big decoration effort, autonomous search for catering and other services or time-consuming cooking ( for a smaller workforce)
2/Bigger moneybag, more exclusive atmosphere THE CHRISTMAS PARTY IN A FANCY RESTAURANT OR HOTEL
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except for the fitting attire for the more fancy occasion. A service is available and you can concentrate on yourself and you colleagues.
more cost-intensive, not everybody feels comfortable in a fancy atmosphere, more anonymous, you are often not alone at the location but share it with other guests
Big moneybag and self-organisation
Those who want to remain on the wheel of organising the Christmas party but can’t or don’t want to have it in the office can rent an event location. This can be a room, a hall or a whole club, depending on the size of the workforce. For company parties on a location, catering consultations and orders are often indispensable. Websites
like Lemoncat, La Belle Assiette oder HeyCater offer a timesaving service: You can easily find and compare caterers there and put together individual menus. The visual design of the location remains in the hands of the company – the DIY feeling is still given.
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STEP 4 Evening programme If the location is found and reserved and the menu (courses or buffet?) is chosen, it’s about structuring the evening. An evening at a festive table can go ahead cosily with conversations and good food. But if you want a little more entertainment, you can think of programme items.
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»I packed my bag« becomes »Santa Claus packed his sleigh«: Who can remember the most words and reproduce them in the correct order repeatedly?
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Teams are formed, then Christmas songs are mimed. Who guesses the most evergreens?
This one is about two people challenging each other in wrapping presents. The faster one wins and gets a point for their team. The losing team has to chant a Christmas song at the end.
Show programme Those who like it more exclusive can order professional entertainers – a band, a DJ or an artist group, for example.
Some companies also hire Santa Clauses who give small presents to the workforce during the party.
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THE CASANOVA For the Casanova, the Christmas party is not just a party among colleagues. Strongly perfumed, he is there with clear intentions: convincing the ladies and, at best, don’t go home alone. This type of Christmas guest is either a desperate single or past his prime.
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THE SOCIAL ONE This person is the good soul of the office – and tries to raise a festive spirit and a »feel good« mood among everybody. They adapt to their conversation partners and are absolutely at peace with themselves, the world and the party.
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THE CANCELLING ONE This colleague discreetly restrains when it comes to planning the party because everything is all the same for them anyway: They won’t come. To make everybody believe that their absence wasn’t planned for a long time, the cancellation is spontaneous: Unfortunately, they got sick all of a sudden.
THE TATTLETALES The tattletales are mainly female and see the company Christmas party as the perfect occasion to review the preceding year their way: They gossip, tattle and evaluate like there’s no tomorrow.
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06 THE CHRISTMAS GRINCH This colleague generally has a whinge and no desire of having a Christmas party with the colleagues even while it’s planned. They come anyway – and basically have a dissatisfied facial expression. When it comes to funny games, the Grinch gets out – and usually makes one member of the feast day committee cry with their behaviour.
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07 »The work is at rest, the time has come. It's Christmas time for everyone.«
08 THE WOLVERINE For this colleague, the biggest advantage of the Christmas party is the fact that there is free food. While the boss still ecstatically talks about the successful year, they already drool towards the buffet. Even the cookies that are supposed to be the table decoration are disappeared after one hour, thanks to the wolverine.
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THE APHRODITE This lady gives a deep insight and is probably as lonely as the Casanova. With her saucy Christmas outfit, she lets all the female colleagues get jealous and makes the men go crazy. The Aphrodite normally doesn’t go home alone after nights like these.
09 THE DANCING BEAR Even if nobody else wants to dance – this colleague does. By themselves, tasteless, wild. They usually are the last one to leave the location, together with the cleaning person. On the next day, they rave about the great atmosphere.
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The french apĂŠritif has arrived in Germany Join us and Lillet on a journey into the world of the French apĂŠritif, the Lillet Pop-up bar & gallery in Berlin and discover how to bring a touch of Savoir Vivre to your own home.
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French APÉRITIF cULTURe
When it’s time for the French to call it a day and leave the office, instead of simply going home, the French flock to small cafés in town. There, they meet up with friends, family, or business partners and over small appetizers and deliciously cool apéritif, they catch up on all things important. We think it’s high time time this chic French alternative replaced the regular old pint at the pub! Together with Lillet, we brought some of this French flair into the heart of Berlin by opening our beautiful pop-up bar and gallery »Chez Mademoiselle Lillet«. Simultaneously, the »League of Extraordinary Women« entered a second round, the results of which we presented at the gallery and here, too. 127
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Outside the autumn fog is looming …
An evening for art and apéritifs
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While the colourful leaves whirled through the wet Berlin streets, Lillet and the sisterMAG-Team worked on bringing cosyfrench vibes to the metropolis: the »Chez Mademoiselle Lillet« with its apéritif -bar and exhibition about the »League of Extraordinary Women« was an exclusive four-day event with a stunning variety of newly created Lillet drinks.
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n the dot at 6 pm, the first cab arrives outside the Zehdenicker Straße 1. The flags and banner of the »Chez Mademoiselle Lillet« popup bar and gallery are blowing in the wind and the delicate and elegant logo lights up the windows, promising a wonderful evening. As the first guests enter, the the welcome drink is at the ready: the Lillet Vive sharpens the senses with its light, yet refreshing taste. After a
short while, everyone has gathered to watch the Lillet team introduce the highly anticipated exhibition. Three more drinks, specially curated for the night, are introduced to the delighted crowd (recipes from page 163) – and that was only the beginning of this fabulous event. Have a look at the next pages to see how Lillet and the sisterMAG team created an unforgettable evening.
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Great beats and a love for details HĂźrriyet from Botanic Art outperformed herself with these beautiful white rose arrangements, inspired by the white roses featured prominently in in the Lillet TV spot.
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Small savoury snacks are a big part of the apĂŠritif culture. Comptoir du Cidre was behind our most tastefully and creative appetizers.
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DĂŠcoration
Decoration tip: Use pillows and cushions in monochrome (contrasting) colours to add elegant style to your cosy home. Combine with flowers and your favourite illustration, et voilĂ !
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What is the league of extraordinary women?
The success story continues Remember sisterMAG issue N° 26 section 1 ? It protrayed our favourite, unique and outstanding women from history who were united by their shared love of Lillet. This year, we brought the the »League of Extraordinary Women« into the present.
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he »League of Extraordinary Women« is Lillets symbolic platform to inspire and motivate women. The exhibition at the »Chez Mademoiselle Lillet« revolves around the women from the areas of art, culture and fashion and their particularities. For, Lillet is the apéritif for confident women who know what they want in life and go after it.
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Together with her brother, Marcella PriorCallwey is the fourth generation leading the family business. Her keen eye for the beautiful things in life inspires her to create beautiful work with her team that continues to set new standards in publishing.
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What are the three most important characteristics of a strong and extraordinary woman? Sheryl Sandberg describes this in her book »Lean In«, which I love and truly speaks to me. She talks about having the courage to appreciate your own best qualities and to sell yourself accordingly. The second very important quality is serenity (I’m working on it). Requests, demands and even criticism can tear us every which way. Michelle Obama showed us that only our own path is the right path. The third quality would have to be style – from the inside and outside.
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You contemplate too much. photos: Cristopher Santos HAir & Make up: tina fischbach lisa zeitler
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It is incredibly important to take the time to reflect and think about one’s work – in Marcella’s case, books and reading. This way, she turns her contemplative character into her strength.
What advice would you give women who have inhibitions realising their true selves? Read Sheryl Sandberg’s book! It's revelatory!
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What are the three most important characteristics of a strong and extraordinary woman? 1. Confidence 2. Assertiveness 3. Reflection
Every demanding workday should be followed by some relaxed fun. Which is your favourite Lillet drink? Of course the Lillet Artiste! The ginger ale gives this wonderfully fruity drink its edge!
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The fear to fail is often our biggest enemy. It is incredibly important not to be scared to fail – it is okay to make mistakes and wrong decisions. In most cases, things will go well anyways. Failure only teaches us that we can do better or haven’t found the right path yet. Every failure brings us closer to that path. I think the worst thing in life would be to leave this world with regrets about not having tried enough. There is only one way forward: do it!
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What advice would you give women who have inhibitions realising their true selves? Inhibition is the fear to fail. I usually picture the worst outcome of a situation and waht impact this would have on my life in the long run. This helps me to realise that most of my fears are completely irrelevant to my life on a big scale and allows me to keep calm.
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What are the three most important characteristics of a strong and extraordinary woman? 1. Courage 2. Tolerance 3. Self-love.
Because fashion should be fun – for those who wear it, just as much as to those producing it!
Every demanding workday should be followed by some relaxed fun. Which is your favourite Lillet drink? The Lillet Mandarin Fizz with sage is incredibly refreshing and wonderfully exotic!
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»When things get stressful around me, I need moments to take myself out of a situation and relax. Moments where I can think about what happens, how I feel and how I want to continue. « Marcella Prior-Callwey
»My paintings are always a representation of my personality as they unite calm and chaotic elements.«
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Three international illustrators – Ekaterina Koroleva, Stina Persson und Michel Canetti have answered this question for us and put their own creative spin on »Mademoiselle Lillet«. The results show that our individual characters make us as women so inspiring and successful.
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ekaterina koroleva The russian-born illustrator moved to Berlin in 2010. She is known for her female portraits and her ability to capture silhouettes and faces in delicate pencil and watercolour. The femininity in Ekaterina’s drawings always shows a certain strength and courage and is strongly inspired by fashion illustrations.
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What inspired you to this image of an extraordinary woman? Strong female portraits are the heart of my work. I thought it exciting to enhance my ideas of a beautiful , sensual, fragile woman who carries French elegance, with a dominant touch, a piercing look, a pose that begs questions as well as it is telling of thousands of stories. For this, I'm strongly inspired by my friends: successful women, full of energy, vigour, and humour, but still full of warmth and femininity.
What does being a courageous woman mean to you? It means doing what you feel like doing and what awards you with good energy. I created my profession out of my passion and consequently had to take down boarders, both in my private and professional life. In this, I had to trust my gut feeling and belief of me doing the right thing - sucessfully! I don't see myself as courageous, though. Rather goal-oriented, independent, and persistent. For in the end, the only thing that matters is to follow things through and with quality. Failure is part of this process, as is having the courage and strength to keep going. 155
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What defines a courageous woman? Coming back to the two models: both of them were completely naked in front of my camera. It takes courage to accept this kind of vulnerability – because they didn’t know me (even though they knew I was going to draw them) and because they were fine with the fact that inevitably someone was going to see and judge their naked bodies. I am still fascinated that they were able to completely put this aside and trust me. A project like this takes a tremendous amount of bravery from men and women alike! It takes the conviction that what you are doing is the right thing.
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What inspired you to this image of an extraordinary woman? As always I'm inspired by strong women with personality. And as the client was the renowned Lillet brand I wanted there to be a certain retro feel while still keeping it fresh and modern.
What defines a courageous woman? To fight for equality. The easier (and important!) part is being a feminist in theory , the hard part is to act that way even when it gets uncomfortable and personal. To stand up for equality in your relationship, at work or in school.
stina persson Stockholm-based illustrator Stina Persson creates her wonderfully bright illustrations using watercolours and strong, modern lines. The edgy twist in her work creates a stunning new facet of womanhood and femininity in her work.
What makes an extraordinary woman? Daring to demand the same treatment and opportunities as men both for yourself and for other women.
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DIY MENu cards lillet
Materials Needed Cardboard A4 (1,00-1,50mm) Beige Book Linen Drawing Paper (100gr, 20x 29cm) A Piece of Leather (2x10cm) Spray Adhesive 4 Corner Protections (for paper) Round-head screw Hole punch
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1. Start by cutting your fabric (linen) according to the size of your cardboard. Make sure to leave about 2 centimeters excess fabric on either side which can be wrapped around the cardboard. 2. Glue the fabric onto the cardboard using spray adhesive. 3. Next, adhere the drawing paper to the back of your card. 4. Now, position the corner protections and punch a whole into the upper left corner of the cardboard. 5. Screw your menu and a strip of leather (folded in half as a handle) onto the cardboard. Done! SISTERMAG 32 | 11 / 2017
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Tatjana Friedrich is the brand ambassador for Lillet Germany. She celebrates the craft of bartending with her creativity and developed these three drinks especially for the »League of Extraordinary Women« 2017! Use our recipes to host your own apéritif-evening at home!
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Lillet Herbs T A T J A N A' S I N S P I R A T I O N : »The sensual, sweet and fruity taste with subtle notes of herbs is a result of special and curated ingredients. Just like her extraordinary publications, this drink celebrates the style of Marcella Prior-Callwey. «
4cl Lillet Blanc 2cl Beefeater Gin 2cl sugar syrup 3cl fresh lemon juice ½ of a sweet pear Rosemary for garnish
Cut the pear in small pieces and mash them in the shaker. Add all of the ingredients, ice and shake well. Sieve twice into a glass of your choice and decorate with rosemary.
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Lillet Mandarin Fizz T A T J A N A' S I N S P I R A T I O N : »This very fruity drink has a hint of golden autumn and oriental flavours. Its colours are reminiscent of the catwalks that Marie Nasemann calls her home and the various flavours complement her countless talents.«
5cl Lillet Rosé 2 cl fresh lemon juice 0,5 cl Fentimans Sugar syrup Fentimans Clementine & Seville Orange Cinnamon & Sage to garnish
Shake Lillet, lemon juice and sugar syrup with ice and sieve into a longdrink glass filled with ice. Fill with clementine lemonade and decorate with sage and a pinch of cinnamon.
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Lillet Artiste T A T J A N A' S I N S P I R A T I O N : »The dark red of the Lillet Rouge and the zingy ginger are symbolic for Julia’s passion for and commitment to her art.«
10 cl Lillet Rouge 5 cl Red currant nectar 2 cl fresh lime juice 5 cl Ginger Ale Flowers or mint to garnish
Fill glass with ice and add ingredients one by one. Pour in the ginger ale, stir carefully and decorate with a sprig of mint.
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of the open fire Cognac and midnight blue – they make us think of pleasantly warm colours, a long and cosy evening by the fireplace with a fine brandy in the snifter. But since when do we warm our cold feet at the open fire?
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IN THE LONG NIGHTS OF WINTER, EVERYBODY IS A LITTLE BIT LONELIER THAN USUAL.
Wearing thick wool socks, we hide ourselves away on the sofa, light a candle and make herbal tea to watch the blue hour when the dawning light slowly turns into dark night. Maybe the German romantic is especially prone to the melancholic beauty you can see from the living room: befogged tree branches, fabulous crows, dark nothing. The world bans us to our rooms and the landscapes are deserted. Even fearless hikers and nature lovers come back in time to the illuminated streets and the warmed rooms. SISTER-MAG.COM
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In the past, for thousands of years, people used to sit by the fireplace on these calm nights, first open campfires in their huts, later built over with a flue that narrowed to a chimney over the centuries. Especially the fire protection regulations made wooden chimneys disappear by 1850 and brick-built chimneys as we know them today became the standard in Europe. People used the open fireplace to warm up but also to hang cooking pots over the glow, hold skewers with roast meat in the heat or dry wet clothes.
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Closed furnaces were initially developed in order to prevent dust and ashes from entering the living space, and to keep heat radiating through long nights until dawn. Since the Late Middle Ages, stove builders produced artful furnaces with elaborately decorated and glazed tiles. The combustion chamber consisted of a box made of iron plates that were screwed together and ornamented with biblical verses, aphorisms and allegories. Normally, the furnace was heated and cleaned through openings to an adjoining room or the corridor so that the domestics of the household could put more wood on without being noticed. The open fireplaces remained representative in halls and saloons. Often, the family coat of arms is proudly displayed on the consoles of the fireplaces.
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We also find the open fireplace in many works of art. In interior paintings, we see it in the background, like in the painting »Gentlemen by the fireplace« by the Dutch artist Dirck Hals (1591-1656) in the Gemäldesammlung Berlin. But the fireplace is also explicitly staged as scene of the drama and arranged by painters because life happened there. Exuberant togetherness could take place there, as well as quiet hours of reflection and reading when the rest of the family was out. In the painting »Woman Reading in Front of a Fireplace« by the French painter Pierre Parrocel (16701739) from the year 1735, which is exhibited in the National Museum in Stockholm, we see a quiet moment like this: The fireplace is lit, the wind blows through the window, the woman reads, and a child is busy playing – a peaceful moment.
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Other motives THE FIREPLACE IS LIT, and messages THE WIND BLOWS were connected THROUGH THE WINDOW to fireplace as well, like in the painting of the Dutch painter Jozef IsraÍls The winners are homeowners (1827-1911), who pictured an old woman in thick who, thanks to historical or investment clothing holding her hands sensitivity against the fire. We see the cold, backlog, still have tiled stoves the effort of warming in old from the Wilhelmian era in times, and also her weakness their living room and can rent and approaching death. When their apartment for a hefty price modern times came, central because of this gem. And in heating and radiators that are newly expanded lofts, an open operated with oil and gas up fireplace or one with a glass until today found their way pane is becoming an important into our homes. But despite all part of luxury equipment as the convenience of underfloor well – a countryside feeling in heating that warms at all metropolises. When there is times and decently hidden wall no chimney anymore, special build venting heating, the fireplace has been companies part of upscale apartment systems with ventilators and decoration for some years and negative pressure to get rid of even became a status symbol. the flue gas. SISTER-MAG.COM
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AUCH IM SOHO-HAUS BERLIN KUSCHELN SICH DIE CLUB-MITGLIEDER Purists and modernists AM LIEBSTEN AN EINEN DER might feel at home BEIDEN KAMINE in a building made of exposed concrete. But do they really feel cosy in there? things of the night go on. In It’s a fixed scene, a topos, an the film version of Sherlock outright cultural technology of Holmes’ »The Hound of the European living: sitting by the Baskervilles« from 1959, the open fire in the evening, saved society dines in front of blazing from the exploding glow wood flames right at the beginning by a spark grid, the canapé on of the motion picture. During an oriental carpet in front of it, a conflict, one person is even the Cognac glass on the table to pushed over the fire as a threat; the left, a good book in the right the fireplace as the domestic hand – and, to top off the good court of arbitration. life, a dozing brown Labrador as a companion. In the Soho House Berlin, the club members also like to snuggle in front of one of the two fireplaces; if you get a reservation for this place, you have made it. We know fireplace scenes from historical films as well, especially British crime films: In front of the fire, in the calm of the flames, sinister things happen, significant conversations are conducted, the wonderful
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And if you aren’t lucky enough to have your own fireplace or are deterred by smoke and ashes, you can always find a YouTube replica: A 10-hour-long open fire crackles on every smart TV and beams the pleasant Cognac colours into the living room. There are various fireplace films available in Ultra HD, some of which were viewed more than half a million times. One hit is the video »Crackling Fireplace with Thunder, Rain and Howling Wind Sounds « which has been viewed almost four million times and simulates a cosy but also spooky atmosphere over the Internet into the living rooms of the world. The video is described as follows: »Outside the wind is howling around the house, the rain is pouring down against the windows and thunder rumbles through the atmosphere, but you are inside and curled up next to the crackling fireplace just listening, observing and
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR Robert Eberhardt is an art historian, publisher of the Wolff publishing house, and renovates the Rußwurmsche Herrenhaus in Thuringia – an architectural monument with two fireplaces and six furnaces.
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Every year, there are countless reminders that Christmas is just around the corner. Extravagant window displays. The first layer of snow. A chocolate reward on every day of the Advent calendar. And who could forget those
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WE EXPLORE SIX SPICES OF THE SEASON AND HOW THEIR SUPERFOOD
Cinamon, cloves, nutmeg, sage,
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nostalgia for Christmases of childhood's past sinks in at their faintest whiff or taste. And now that you’re a little older (see: healthconscious), there’s something else to appreciate about these herbs and spices beyond their fabulous flavours: their benefits to your well-being.
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Cinnamon Cinnamon Fighting diabetes, nausea, infections, and viruses while promoting heart health, lowering the risk of cancer, protecting brain function, and being a powerful antioxidant are just some of its magic.
Cinnamon is essentially bark extract from trees of the genus Cinnamomum. It’s best known as a spice but can also be found as an essential oil. It’s as Christmas as it gets, with dozens of applications during the holiday season and even a scientific survey designating it as the most Christmas-y smell in the world. Cookies, cakes, breads, teas, applesauce, and tree ornaments – it’s truly impossible to have Christmas without cinnamon. Not just a diverse ingredient, it also boasts a variety of health benefits. Fighting diabetes, nausea, infections, and viruses while promoting heart health, lowering the risk of cancer, protecting brain function, and being a powerful antioxidant are just some of its magic.
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Cloves
Cloves are cool because they’re almost exclusively a Christmastime spice. A very aromatic flower bud of the Myrtaceae family of plants native to Indonesia, they’re a common baking ingredient in Asian, African, and Near and Middle East cuisines. In Western cuisine, you’re most likely to see cloves used to spice
orange pomander balls, to stud a ham, or as the focal flavour of a savoury jam. Oh, and who could forget their inclusion in mulled wine. Cloves also boast some unique health benefits, including temporarily relieving tooth pain, treating cuts and bruises, and enhancing sexual health.
Nutmeg is a spice derived from seeds of the aptly named nutmeg tree, which also produces the spice mace. Also native to Indonesia, nutmeg is used to flavour a wide range of dishes, ranging from baked goods to heavy stews. Its most Christmas-appropriate use is to spice the beloved eggnog beverage, and its pine-y scent creates a cozy
ambiance on cold winter days. As an essential oil, nutmeg extract is rich in plenty of vitamins, minerals, magnesium, and dietary fiber. Nutmeg can be an effective pain reliever, improves your sleep, is great for the skin, detoxifies the body, and has a positive effect on digestion, which is especially appreciated after a heavy Christmas feast.
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Star anise has potent medicinal qualities, with its extracted shikimate acid used in the synthesis of antiflu medication. It is especially helpful in improving digestion when consumed as a tea.
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Star anise Perhaps the prettiest of all spices, star anise is derived from the illicium verum evergreen tree native to northeast Vietnam and southwest China. It has recently seen a surge in popularity in Western cuisines, aided by its versatility during the Christmas season. As a butter flavouring, in an allspice mix, to top a cake, among baked vegetables, and to
season a ham are just a few of its uses. Most familiar, of course, will be its licorice taste in Sambuca, which is a popular digestif to follow a big meal. Star anise has potent medicinal qualities, with its extracted shikimate acid used in the synthesis of anti-flu medication. It is especially helpful in improving digestion when consumed as a tea.
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Ginger
Ginger Fighting nausea, treating muscle pain, as an antiinflammatory, treating chronic indigestion, lowering cholesterol, and fighting infections.
Another Christmas staple, ginger as we consume it is a root from the flowering zingiber officinale plant. It is, of course, the star of many baked goods during the holiday season, including gingerbread houses, ginger cookies and everyone’s favourite, gingery biscuits. Since colds usually go handin-hand with Christmas, ginger is also very popular as a natural remedy in tea
when combined with lemon and honey. Its health benefits are second to none: fighting nausea, treating muscle pain, as an anti-inflammatory, treating chronic indigestion, lowering cholesterol, and fighting infections. A true superfood!
A mediterranean native, rosemary is a flowering perennial herb that can be easily picked and immediately used in cooking. You’d be hard-pressed to find a meat dish that couldn’t use a touch of rosemary, but it’s an especially great fit with
lamb and pork. While it’s more suitable for summer cocktails, there’s no reason you can’t pair your Christmas eve feast with a rosemary gin fizz or gimlet. All that indulgence is cancelled out by rosemary’s many health benefits, which include
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boosting memory, fighting inflammation, improving mood, general pain relief, strengthening your immune system, detoxifying the body, anti-aging effects, and the ability to heal skin conditions. You can also digest it as an essential oil for even more pronounced benefits. And if you’re short on decor, a few sprigs of the needle-y plant make for great eye candy.
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Not only the colour of brandy has been keeping us excited over the past sections. Cognac stands for cosy evenings by the fireplace and a certain French flair. That’s why we gathered some recipes that make the malty and tangy drink a Christmas favourite for the digital lady. Thanks a lot to Cristopher Santos for three wonderful drinks and to the bloggers who provided the recipes for our »Cognac for Girls« feature.
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Warm up the milk mixed with a little cream, half and half works well too. It’s easiest to heat in a small saucepan or warm up for 30 seconds in the microwave. Next, create that fluffy cappuccino foam. It’s best to use a french press for a rich flavored coffee, but any quality coffee maker works as well. Add the sugar to your cup first, then pour the coffee over so that the sugar completely dissolves. Next, I pour a little of the milk into the cup and then add a 1/2 oz of the cognac. If you’re making a bigger cup or several servings, feel free to use more!
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F O R 6 TA RT L E T S 100 g dark chocolate with 70% cocoa 75 g raw cane sugar 25 g flour 125 g salted butter 1 tbsp vanilla extract
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Warm up the chocolate with the butter. Add the eggs with the sugar in a second bowl and stir until foamy (about 5 minutes). Then add the melted and warm chocolate. Sift the flour and add it to the egg and chocolate paste. Mix everything and then add the vanilla and brandy or cognac. Grease the baking dishes well. Spread the dough up to one and a half fingers under the edge. Bake the tarts at 150 ° C and for 45 minutes. Then cool well and sprinkle with icing sugar before serving.
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1 oz heavy cream 1 oz cognac 1 oz creme de cacao 1/2 oz peppermint schnapps nutmeg or chocolate shavings
Chill a martini glass. Put all ingredients except for garnish in a shaker with ice, shake for 10 seconds. Strain into chilled martini glass. Garnish with chocolate shavings or nutmeg.
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2 oz Pear Nectar A bit of fine graded ginger juiced 2 oz Cognac (VS) Pears for garnish Thyme for garnish Ice
Mix pear nectar, cognac, and ginger with ice in a shaker. Shake. Pour it into a martini glass. Add more pear nectar to taste. Garnish it with thyme and pears. Works as a cocktail in a long glass, too, perhaps with a splash of amaretto.
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Hot Water
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Wrap the tea string around the cinnamon stick. Steep tea for 3 minutes. Remove the tea bag, add everything else and stir with the cinnamon stick. Relax by the fire and enjoy.
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WIN TER
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»You live in Norway? Isn’t it dark there for six months of the year?« It’s not. Ok, in December, the sun rises an hour later and sets an hour earlier than in Germany, but nevertheless, winter in Norway is pure magic! It all starts with Norwegians getting excited for the skiing season as early as September, »when there is finally snow again«. Here, winter means more than grey skies, rainy weather and tired faces. 203
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THE SEASON IS THE FAVOURITE TIME OF YEAR FOR MANY! It is a time that brings cottage tours in the mountains, ice skating on a fiord, crosscountry skiing through snowy forests and munching gingerbread in front of the fireplace. But that is just the beginning. Adding to this list are activities such as icefishing, kayaking or camping in the snow! Norwegians usually associate winter with positive activities, preferably outside in the cold, fresh air. That got me into the spirit as well: I now am the proud owner of four pairs of ski, one ski wax suitcase, and
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an ice pick to climb frosty mountains. The right outfit to go with this, doesn’t just keep you warm, but looks stylish as well: Norwegians rely on wool, so you can see everyone braving the snow in beautiful, colourfully knitted gloves and pullovers. And when Christmas time comes around, everything gets even more enchanted. Very popular are Christmas parties (»julebord« – translates to: Christmas table) that are celebrated with the family, friends, colleagues, singing clubs or
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preschools. And usually you will find one of these two traditional dishes at these: »Pinnekjøtt« (cured lamb rib) or »Ribbe« crispy pork belly. Christmas parties are so popular, that the first ones take place in November while the last ones are stretched all the way into January. Yet still, there is a bitter flavour that hits you upon seeing the completely drunk creatures in their fancy outfits, but tumbling to catch the night bus. When Norwegians drink, they really do go for it! Another Christmas tradition is to »christmatize« every
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And when Christmas time comes around, everything gets even more enchanted.
product you can find in a grocery store, of course following the latest trends in graphic design. Imagine a milkbox in December that looks just like your favourite children’s book. I do love winter in Norway. I love it so much that I am also happy to let it go after about four months. To wait for the midsummer sun.
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ALSO THE LIFE ABOVE THE ARCTIC CIRCLE FASCINATES ME, AND SO I STARTED MY OWN PHOTOGRAPHIES FROM THE VERY NORTH
Did you grow up in a Nordic country or move there later in life? If you grew up there: how do you remember winters of your childhood? If you moved there: how was adjusting to winter time? I've lived in Southern Finland almost my whole life. Winters in my childhood were wonderful: My father taught me down-hill skiing when I was 4 and our family went cross country skiing very often. A few times a year, we travelled to Lapland to experience the winter wonderland, especially during Winter holidays. During my teenage years I wasn’t so keen on leaving home and friends, but my parents were determined. Nowadays it’s us, the children, who ask the parents to go :D. Winter was always the toughest time of the year: living outside of the city in the countryside had its pros and
cons. Generally, I remember pitch dark days, headlamps attached to helmets while driving through the snow with a mountain bike. No one cleared the roads so sometimes we went to school on skis. I also remember the small slopes we built on a nearby hill, with all the jumps and rails. It was like a winter-long project for all the kids in the area. Mornings were super challenging - one couldn’t say if it was 5am or 7am, it was just dark and silent. Eating breakfast with my family and preparing for the 5 kilometers to highschool. I remember that when the temperature went below -20
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Celsius, me and my brother wore skiing goggles while driving our bikes, so our eyes wouldn’t freeze. I have experienced frost all the way down to -45 degrees Celsius, and I know that when it gets super cold, one has to be very conscious about all actions and equipment, especially if there is no shelters or people nearby, or if there is no service on the mobile phone. It is definitely not a situation to panic, but to think rationally and act fast. As I've grown up, I find myself SISTER-MAG.COM
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looking for more extreme conditions and longer hikes in the wilderness with backcountry skis. Also, the life above the Arctic Circle fascinates me, and so I started my own photographies from the very North, the Norwegian Sea, three years ago in February. This winter I'm going back there to do a video about the whole journey so far.
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THE TRADITION INCLUDES BATHING IN THE SAUNA, PLAYING GAMES & EATING & DRINKING, SOMETIMES EVEN SINGING, AND MAKING A BONFIRE.
Christmas in your country: do you have a favourite tradition and how do you celebrate? Yes! For a few decades, our entire extended family has met up to celebrate Christmas. It's something that I don’t want to lose, even though sometimes I'm not around. Gathering together at our summer cottage, the tradition includes bathing in the sauna, playing games and eating and drinking, sometimes even singing and making a bonfire. However, it is still not my favourite tradition. Some ten years ago, when SISTER-MAG.COM
the concept of Santa Claus wasn’t anymore a magical superhero for me, I actually started acting as Santa Claus myself! For a few years I showed up as Santa at Christmas for my own very young cousins and neighbours' kids, and they all believed I was the real one. I wasn’t wearing any Coca Cola style bright red glitter coat, instead I was very natural, with a carefully chosen costume. Year after year, I did more visits, and even my younger brother and sister came in to the show. My sister started organising roadmaps and timetables for all the families who had booked us, and acted as Santa's little helper. Some Christmases we did like 15 visits in total, and the families are calling us to come back every year even though the kids are getting older and older. I guess it’s a really convincing show! Next Christmas will be the first time we are not doing the show anymore, but instead releasing a small documentary video about the tradition. This time, we are going North for almost a month.
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And last but not least: which are your favourite (traditional) winter or Christmas dishes and drinks?
Any tips for coping with the cold and dark weather? Do you still go out and face the cold or prefer to snuggle up inside? My philosophy in the Winter time: »Life starts below -20 degrees Celsius.« Yeah, the frost, it's basically one of the things people are diverging from all the time, as the comfortable city-life is so easy. Depending on the goals, getting the proper equipment is necessary, and they might be quite expensive also. My tip is: Keep moving to keep warm, and when you stop, dress up with extras.
Haha! I love beer and fish. All the small breweries are improving their supply and our Christmas table is served with some special dark Christmas beers. Accompanied with very dark ryemeal bread and smoked salmon and differently seasoned herrings are the best. After a heavy meal, I often boil water and prepare a hot drink called Glögi (I guess it’s much like mulled wine ). There are several ways to do it, but here's one: Glögi production starts with boiling the spices in water, adding blackcurrant juice and bright liquor, rum or other alcoholic beverages and almonds. Glögi can also be made with wine. The most common Finnish Glögi spices are cloves, cinnamon and ginger.
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learned, and it may sound corny, that the »Christmas spirit« isn't about surroundings, the weather, or tons of decorations. They play a big part in it, but the most important thing is »The Hygge« with family and friends. My most fond memories of my childhood winters, were the first snow and waking up unable to see out from my snow-covered window and shouting »winter is here!!!!« and then spending hours playing outside with my sister and friends. Also, the lighting of the Christmas tree on the 24th December in Denmark we cherish the tradition of having real candle lights on the tree on Christmas eve. I also remember the most horrific part of winter: the tears when the snow started to melt! I was a mess!
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Christmas in your country: do you have a favourite tradition and how do you celebrate? December is, here in the northern hemisphere, the darkest time of the year - so a lot of traditions around Christmas naturally involve a lot of candles and Christmas lights. The Danes have for a long time been practicing a small ÂťritualÂŤ of lighting a Christmas calendar candle : a candle printed with the days between Dec. 1st and 24th which you burn each day, just enough to keep up with the date. I love this tradition. It's a countdown for Christmas Eve but also for Winter Solstice (the 21st Dec.), the coming of the darkest day of the year and therefore also the coming of longer days. And then SISTER-MAG.COM
I love that we in Denmark dance around the Christmas tree, hand in hand, singing carols according to tradition until all the candle lights on the tree are burned down - that's when it's time for presents! Any tips for coping with the cold and dark weather? Do you still go out and face the cold or prefer to snuggle up inside? I love the cold and dark weather - because it leads to another way of living than in summertime. Honestly, you just have to deal with it when living up here. When it comes to the Winter weather,
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MY MOST FOND MEMORIES FROM MY CHILDHOOD WINTERS, WERE THE FIRST SNOW AND WAKING UP UNABLE TO SEE OUT FROM MY SNOW-COVERED WINDOW AND SHOUTING »WINTER IS HERE!!!!«
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there is no such thing as bad weather, only wrong clothing! And when it comes to the dark weather: use it to do some soulsearching and maybe finding some inner peace. And then take all the walks you can during the daytime, move your desk closer to the window along with your plants. And if the cold gets to you, I have found a great relief in visiting the humid and warm Palm House in Copenhagen’s Botanical garden. When I close my eyes it feels like being somewhere tropical. And last but not least: which are your favourite (traditional) winter or Christmas dishes & drinks? In Denmark we have a Christmas dessert called »Ris ala Mande« – it’s soo good! It's a rice pudding, with whipped cream, vanilla beans, and almonds. It's eaten
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cold with hot cherry sauce! On Christmas Eve the host drops a whole almond in the pudding and the guests need to keep eating until someone finds it. The winner gets a present – traditionally a marzipan pig. We also eat/bake a lot of »Æbleskiver« and spicey »Pebernødder«. Denmark is also quite famous for its Glögg! A warm spicey alcoholic drink with almonds and raisins in it as well. I love it and its strong, very Christmassy scent. The homemade ones are the best and it can take months to make, same goes for Snaps!
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I am a girl made of ice and snow, born and raised in Finland. One of my dearest childhood memories, with my dearest childhood playmates, dates back to a December more than twenty years ago. My mum put all the clothes I owned on me as the temperature was as low as
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THERE'S NO SUCH THING AS BAD OR TOO COLD WEATHER IN FINLAND. IF YOU WEAR PROPER CLOTHES, YOU CAN EASILY SPEND A GREAT TIME OUTDOORS.
-30. It's a common temperature in the north, but we were living in Hämeenlinna in the south. Nothing could stop us from going out, even that crazy cold weather. Of course, we needed to get into the warmth every now and then, but only for a few minutes - it was too fun digging snow tunnels outside!
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This is so easy! I'm a fisherman's daughter, so I love all the million types of herring - even the licorice one! - served during the Christmas time. On the other hand, my favorite Christmas drink is of course »glögi«, a mulled wine with a splash of red wine.
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I grew up on the west coast of Norway, close to the sea and not too far away from mountains offering ski slopes and downhill skiing. I remember winters in Norway as filled with snow and I remember the cosy feeling of returning home for hot chocolate, freezing cold from staying outside for hours in the snow, making a snowman, a snow cottage or skiing. Christmas in your country: do you have a favourite tradition and how do you celebrate? As I live in Oslo, and travel quite a lot through the year, there is something to driving across the mountains and the feeling of expectations to soon coming home for Christmas to spend quality time with family. The drive can be long (minimum seven hours, often more), as there may be snow storms and convoys across the mountain. We celebrate Christmas Eve having dinner with the family, and do the
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TRADITION FOR ME, IS HAVING PINNEKJØTT FOR CHRISTMAS DINNER, SERVED WITH POTATOES & MASHED RUTABAGA.
traditional exchanging of gifts in the evening, after the meal. Tradition for me, is having pinnekjøtt (air dried lam ribs watered and boiled for a few hours) for Christmas dinner, served with potatoes and mashed rutabaga. Any tips for coping with the cold and dark weather? Do you still go out and face the cold or prefer to snuggle up inside? Spending time in the snow in the mountains is a good option. All though it is cold, it is much lighter than downtown Oslo, where the snow tends to become grey and where the streets are slippery. Next to my plans for more skiing this winter, I still love the escape snuggling up on the sofa, reading a book and sipping some tea. And last, but not least: which are your favourite (traditional) winter or Christmas dishes and drinks. SISTER-MAG.COM
To me, it is the before mentioned pinnekjøtt, all though a quite heavy meal, which means not too many of those meals during winter. In fact, it is more the smell from making it that brings cherished memories and makes it an important part of Christmas. Eating mandarin oranges, cracking nuts and drinking tea or hot chocolate while reading a book in front of the fire place, is also something I think of when it comes to typical winter food/drinks. Before Christmas, many Norwegian cherish the tradition of eating lutefisk (made from air dried stockfish and lye). Another popular
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Christmas dish is rakfisk, which is trout that has been salted and fermented for two or three months (sometimes a year), then eaten without cooking. The tradition from Voss, a part of Norway, is serving smalahove (sheepshead) before Christmas. The skin of the sheep is torched, the brain removed, and the head salted and smoked, and then dried. The eye is also eaten, as a delicacy. Personally, I have never tried this, as this is not a tradition in my hometown. The most famous liquor from Norway, is Aquavit, which goes well with heavy meals, such as Christmas dinners. 225
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WHAT CAN OUR TOYS TELL US?
THE CENTURY OF THE CHILD TEXT: FRANZI WINTERLING PHOTOS: LALE TÜTÜNCÜBASI
WE VISITED THE EXHIBITION »CENTURY OF THE CHILD« IN THE NORDIC EMBASSIES IN BERLIN. What at first sounds like an amusing collection of nostalgic and modern toys is certainly much more – the transformation of a global exhibition with the focus on Scandinavian design history, critiques of the systems of the 20th century, and, at the same time, an outlook for hope and solutions. Here is what »The Century of the Child« means to the curators Juliet Kinchin (MoMA, New York) and Elna Svenle (Museum Vandalorum, Sweden): SISTER-MAG.COM
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»HOW ON EARTH DO YOU DEFINE A CHILD?« of labour and often denied the right to a childhood despite the UN-established universal rights of the child. Ellen Key was passionate about good design, women’s rights, and social justice, but saw them all through the lense of children. That made her the perfect inspiration for this exhibition.
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Juliet Kinchin: That was one of the first questions: How on earth do you define a child? They come in all shapes and sizes and they grow and change. There are very culturally distinct attitudes to childhood. Particularly in the MoMa show, which was showing a more international perspective. That was a difficult part for me. So I decided: no babies, no teenagers.
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There are also pieces here that are not necessarily made for children, but that make a big difference for children. For example, the life straw that Westergord developed, which is a little straw that you can drink any type of water from and will clean the water as you suck on it. For children who have to walk far to school, bringing this little thing will enable them to drink water along the way.
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children at a period in life when they had children themselves or when they were surrounded by children and seeing them growing up. Therefore, many of the designers have had a child nearby, sort of »testing« their items and seeing if the child likes it or if they can use it.
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An example is the backpack fever kit, which everyone can carry around. The hope is to reduce the fact that 16,000 children die every week from diseases that could be cured with a little bit of penicillin or fever-reducing pills. Juliet Kinchin: Another example is the life bracelet, which is a very quick and simple way of measuring malnutrition. That is not an item in this show. When I began to delve into the American context in particular, these issues of social inequality are absolutely right on our doorstep as well and affect every dimension of a child’s life. So this is not just a problem out of refugee camps. There is malnutrition in the most advanced nations, although we often don’t see it. We discovered that many Nordic designers were really successful in bringing these issues to light. 231
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TEXT LIA HAUBNER THE SOCIAL NETWORK COUNTS ON MOVING IMAGE S – AND NORWAY’S MOST E XCITING TEENAGE DR AMA IS INVOLVED
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The Norwegian teenager series Skam (»shame«) has attracted attention internationally. Now, Facebook acquired the rights for an English-language remake. We explire how Skam invented the series format of the future – and whether repeating the hype will work. Do you ask yourselves sometimes how your time in school would have been with Facebook and Instagram? How it would have felt to not make calls on a landline but to send a WhatsApp voice message? Would we have had the same friends? Or would we be a lot different today? The Norwegian series Skam (»shame«) answers these
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The
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Tumblr, it gained international fame. But the unique narrative sensitivity that fascinates both 16-year-olds and people between their mid-20s and their 30s could make Skam world-famous soon. In October, Facebook announced in Cannes that the company bought the rights for the series. The original is a production of the Norwegian public TV service NRK. Now, work on an Englishlanguage remake has started. It will be broadcast on Facebook’s
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»WHEN I HEARD OF SKAM FOR THE FIRST TIME, I INSTANTLY HAD THE FEELING OF SEEING THE FUTURE OF STORYTELLING« new video platform Watch, which is currently only available to selected users in the USA. How did a low-budget production from Norway get here?
era. More than 10 per cent of all Norwegians streamed the weekly episodes on NRK, the New York Times reported. Why? Because Skam takes the approach to its stories seriously and dares to tell them freshly, from the script to
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BREAK THE CLASSIC NARR ATIVE ST YLE –
A group of friends who just
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Hartvig Nissen School in Oslo is in the centre of the series. Everything
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is new, but it nevertheless feels like they have all the time in the world. We get to know Eva. She just started dating Jonas, who was in a relationship with her best friend Ingrid before. That is complicated, and about more than just friendship.
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Instagram Account from the characters of the series
SKAM BRINGS US AS CLOSE TO THE PROTAG ONI S T S A S ONLY YOUTUBE DOES
»Now, you lay the foundation for your social life of the next three years,« Eva is told. A feeling that everybody knows who goes into a new class, a new city, or just into upper classes. Eva is going to repeat these words in front of Jonas later. The atmosphere influences the first season of Skam. But it’s more than these moments that constitute the approachability of the series: Eva’s skin is not made up greatly. Impurities are a part of it. In general, »unretouched« is the right term for Skam: We are as close as we only are on YouTube – and, at the same time, far enough away to sense that we watch a »real« series. 235
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The first season of Skam started in September 2015. The episodes were broadcast at the end of the week but the TV station published short clips – at the exact time when the story really took place. In the middle of the night, early in the morning, in the afternoon: Everything happened without any big announcement. Next to that, accompanying chat snippets existed, and the characters of the series had their own Instagram accounts.
»SKAM IS AS LITTLE ENACTMENT AS POSSIBLE ...«
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»NOWADAYS, TEENAGERS ARE UNDER PRESSURE FROM ALL SIDES.«
The head of production was showrunner, author and director Julie Andem. The 35-year-old manages to speak authentically for the people of generation Z – who were born between 1995 and 2010 – because she takes the trouble to talk to them. Andem travelled through the country for several months and talked to Norwegian teenagers about their lives. »We discovered a great need,« she explained to the New York Times. »Today, teenagers are under pressure from all sides. There is the pressure of being perfect, the pressure of delivering.
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We wanted to make a series that removes this pressure.« That’s why Andem cast more than 1,000 teenagers – almost all of them without experience as actors. Just when the cast was complete were the roles fixed in detail. Skam is as little enactment as possible and sets topics that every teenager knows but rarely sees in high-gloss productions. Noora lives in a shared flat and has no contact with her parents. Isak has his coming out and finds his first big love. Sana wears a hijab and has to deal with being generally exceptional as a believing Muslim in Norway. Skam shows psychological problems, everyday loneliness, and the problem of half-naked photos that appear on Facebook against the will of the pictured protagonist. Feminism, power, and religion find their place in the
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series, as well as friendship, love, and the discovery of one's own sexuality. It’s about the nuances: You feel understood – no matter if you are 16 years old or were some time ago. Maybe that’s why every moment of the series was precisely analysed on Tumblr and turned into GIFs. On YouTube and Vimeo, there are numerous fancreated versions of the episodes with English subtitles. It's no wonder that Facebook wasn’t the only entity interested in the series. In 2018, the production company Bantry Bay (responsible for the German version of »The Red Band Society«) will realize a German version of Skam for the TV station ZDF. Can the hype be repeated? The recipe for success stands and falls with the most important ingredient: It’s about the courage of telling stories as they really are.
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A LOOK
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The sense and nonsense of horoscopes Text: Alexander Kords SISTER-MAG.COM
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Be it humbug or an important guideline through the pitfalls of everyday life – everybody has their own opinion about horoscopes. Astrologers invest a lot of energy to bring planets, houses and zodiac signs together in order to predict our destiny. But what are horoscopes really about? Some people live by them, others make fun of them: Horoscopes divide the society – especially the readers of magazines and newspapers. Then again, the small texts we get to read mostly in print media every day are no horoscopes in the astrological sense. They are simply based on the information in which of the twelve zodiac signs the sun was on the respective birth date. An astrologist, on the other hand, considers a lot more data when compiling
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a horoscope. Furthermore, horoscope texts in newspapers are vaguely formulated which gives readers the feeling that they are addressed directly. There is even a term for this phenomenon: the Barnum effect. When I, for example, read in the morning newspaper that a knowledge gap will give me the feeling of inferiority today, I certainly will find a situation that matches this description. Maybe I don’t know the capital of Argentina when I chat with my colleagues while the smart-ass on the desk next to mine does – and there you have it: The horoscope was right! But if the horoscope says: »You can’t reach your usual performance today,« I can use it as an excuse for being lazy.
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»SOMETHING FOR EVERYBODY« The Barnum effect was named after the circus director Phineas Taylor Barnum. In the middle of the 19th century, he ran a »museum« in New York in which all sorts of more or less strange exhibits were shown: a bearded woman, a model of Paris, a wax figure of the world’s heaviest man at that time, an orang-utan – just to name a few. According to Barnum’s description, his exhibition offered »something for everybody« – just like horoscopes do. The USAmerican psychologist Bertram Forer was one of the researchers who studied the Barnum effect.
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In 1948, he let his students participate in a personality test. After that, he presented them texts and told them that those were the evaluations of the test. They were asked to evaluate on a scale from zero to five how well the evaluation applied to them. What they didn’t know: They all got the same text. Even more surprising was the fact that the average evaluation was more than four points. In other words: The text was widely approved. Surprisingly, Forer compiled the text with pieces of horoscopes he found in the newspaper.
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PLANETS AND HOUSES To create a horoscope, an astrologer needs the person’s exact time and place of birth. If they want to check what the stars tell about a certain event, they need the time and place of that event. They then convert this data into sidereal time that gives the ascendant and the midheaven. Using various tables, the astrologer now determines the positions of sun, moon and planets for the indicated sidereal time. The lines connecting the celestial bodies are drawn into a circular diagram which is
divided into twelve so-called houses. Now, the astrologer can choose between countless systems of interpretation that base on the positions of the celestial bodies, either inside the houses or in relation to each other. Nowadays, most astrologers use the zodiac signs as equivalent of the houses – starting from Aries. But the variety of possibilities of interpretations shows that a horoscope is always the product of speculation.
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HOW THE CHINESE DO IT Compiling a horoscope is much easier for Chinese astrologers. They just need the year, the month, the day, and the hour of birth. With the help of the Chinese calendar, they determine the ÂťFour Pillars of Destiny.ÂŤ Each one of them consists of two characters: the Heavenly Stem and the Earthly Branch. The astrologer uses the eight characters to predict SISTER-MAG.COM
the destiny of a person. Even today, the eight characters of future spouses are compared before the wedding to check if they are compatible. Believing in the significance of this kind of horoscopes requires as much phantasy as believing in the ones compiled by Western astrology.
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HOROSCOPES ARE A MUST!
Several studies proved that the constellations of planets don’t have an effect on the character and the destiny of a person. In 2006, for instance, a team of German and Danish researchers conducted a large-scale study. They filled a database with the birth dates and the characteristic features of around 15,000 people. The
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result: Both statements didn’t show any statistically provable connection. But despite all the reasonable scepticism, horoscopes have an important function that justifies their existence. They give hope or comfort, motivate or decelerate, encourage and acknowledge – in other words: Horoscopes give their readers the feeling
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that something (or someone) takes care of them. Especially those detailed yearly horoscopes we’ll get to read soon are full of compliments and positive statements. They flatter and delight the readers – and make the sales figures of the respective magazines skyrocket. A win for everybody.
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