Reckonings April 26, 2023 6:30pm – 8:00pm Albert and Ethel Herzstein Theater 5401 Caroline Houston, TX 77004 The Holocaust Museum Houston, with support of the German Consulate General, is presenting the film screening ‘Reckonings’, a documentary that chronicles the harrowing process of negotiating German reparations for the Jewish people, which resulted […]
German Language
Heilige Drei Koenige
On January 6, the day commonly known as Heilige Drei Koenige (Epiphany), the adoration of baby Jesus by the three Magi is commemorated. They followed the star of Bethlehem to bring him gold, frankincense, and myrrh. It is a religious holiday in some German states, and parts of Austria and […]
Martinstag, Laternenumzug and Martinsgans
On November 11, Martinstag is celebrated in Germany with many traditions. Martin of Tours was the third Bishop of Tours in France during the 4th century AD/CE. There are many legends woven around his person. For instance, when he still was a Roman soldier, he cut his cloak into halves […]
All Fall Registrations for Adults, Teenagers and Children are Open
Our popular children’s in-person classes (ages 5-16) on Saturdays begin after Labor Day on September 10, 2022, in The Woodlands. We offer Spielgruppen 1 and 2 for 5-7 year-olds, either beginners or heritage speakers. 8-11 year-olds can choose from a Basiskurs (no German pre-requisite), or Fit in Deutsch 1.1, Fit […]
GIS German Language Classes for Children and Teenagers
Classes for children and teenagers are open for registration. Hurry – Early Registration (you get a discount) ends on Sunday, December 12, 2021. We welcome all children and teenagers from the age of 5 to 16 years old interested in learning and exploring the language and culture of German-speaking countries. […]
Five Exciting Online Workshops for Children and Teens during the Fall and Holidays
In addition to our popular German classes for children and teens, we have developed a great series of online workshops for the term. Take a look and sign up your children and teens as soon as possible. Workshops are limited to 10 participants. The cost for each participant per workshop […]
Deutsche Weihnachtsmesse in Houston – German-Language Christmas Eve Service
Christ the King Lutheran Church will hold its customary Weihnachtsmesse – German language service at 4:00 p.m. on December 24, 2017. Enjoy the festively decorated church and the Christmas readings, proclaiming the Savior of the World born to Mary and Joseph. Traditional German Christmas carols include Stille Nacht by candlelight. […]
Apply Today for a Scholarship to Study in Germany
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange program: Apply today for a scholarship to study abroad in Germany – it is a life-changing opportunity! Are you aware of the Congress-Bundestag Youth exchange (CBYX) program? Scholarships are provided for eligible high school students to spend an academic year attending a German school while living with […]
To Buy or Not to Buy – Between Mass Consumption and Sustainability
This article by Sabine Olthof first appeared in Alumniportal Deutschland. Reproduced with Permission. Consumption is seductive: the latest smartphone, the most stylish shoes, the fanciest food processor – who does not like to buy new things as soon as a bargain is on the horizon? In the US, this week […]
Der Osterspaziergang
Vor dem Tor Vom Eise befreit sind Strom und Bäche Durch des Frühlings holden, belebenden Blick, Im Tale grünet Hoffnungsglück; Der alte Winter, in seiner Schwäche, Zog sich in rauhe Berge zurück. Von dort her sendet er, fliehend, nur Ohnmächtige Schauer körnigen Eises In Streifen über die grünende Flur. Aber […]