For some it was a walk down memory lane. For others it was a glimpse at their heritage. And for a few it felt like going home. The Heemet Fescht brought culture to life. Held at the Pennsylvania ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Athenaeum Christkindlmarkt enters its second weekend of the season with a special emphasis on German folklore. It’s the fourth year for the cultural center’s holiday market ...

Aubrie Blauvelt holds a BA in both German and Folklore & Ethnomusicology from Indiana University all the way in Bloomington, Indiana. In her time in Indiana, she focused primarily on storytelling in ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

Austro-German folklore has a Christmas villain that may be scarier than Krampus. The villain is a beaked demon-woman who disembowels her victims. Frau Perchta, the "Belly Slitter," sneaks into homes ...

From hand-carved wooden nutcrackers to scrumptious 'Stollen' – many Christmas traditions we know and love have originated from Germany, some of them dating back centuries. As we approach the festive ...