Mannheim Weihnachtsmarkt.

J & I and a few friends enjoyed a Saturday at the Mannheim Weihnachtsmarkt. Yes, also where the Mannheim Steamrollers got their name. Well, actually, the name came from a German music technique used in Mannheim, at the Mannheim school of composition. 

The Mannheim market is located around the city's historic water tower. I'll get back to you with what its history is, I cannot find any info right now, but I am sure we have a lengthy paragraph in one of our many German travel books.

So, Mannheim's market was very pretty. It was quite cold that day and I was bundled, and I dislike taking gloves off so I can take photos, so there aren't many..but, I am going to start wearing my finger-less gloves/mittens, because they are very camera friendly, even if my fingers freeze and fall off...okay, that's an exaggeration. :)

We are hoping to do Cologne's market(s) this weekend! Yay! And, we have J's work party to attend. I got a super cute dress at H&M last night that I am ready to rock!

Tschüss,

Heather

Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree..

Here's some Christmas decor eye candy for you..

The bright and sparkly stuff is in our foyer and the more traditional stuff is in the kitchen/dining room/living room.

Christmas tree pictures to come!

Tree on Ramstein.

Tonight, J & I went to see the lighting of the tree on Ramstein. The mayor of the village J & I live in was also in attendance and addressed all the families who came to the ceremony at the church and then, the lighting.

The base tree was a gift given to the American people and the base and planted, last year by the people of Ramstein-Miesenbach.

Did I mention, I love Germany?

Santa, Baby..

Dear Santa,

Thank you for coming a bit early this year. I know you don't normally come in the form of a 25% off sale on Coach purses at the BX, nevertheless, I really appreciate the effort on your part. I also appreciate the fact that the purse I already had picked out for a later purchase, was still available and I was able to get the VERY last one. Oh the luck! Santa, you are too much!

Love,
Heather