Germany
Published on Nov 22, 2015
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Germany is the most populated country in Europe.
It has 82 million people
25% of Americans have some German ancestors
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I have lots of German ancestors like Augusta Wilhelmena Kinke and Cristofer Heintz from my mother's side of my family
They all immigrated from Prussia in the 1800's
Prussia was a German kingdom then
They came to Kansas to be farmers
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German immigrants brought lots of things to America that Americans love today
And Kindergarten!
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Too bad they didn't bring ALL their school traditions...German kids only go to school in the mornings!
My family celebrates many traditions that started in Germany
LIKE EASTER!
- Dyeing eggs started in Germany
- The Easter Bunny came from Germany
- Chocolate rabbits came from Germany
AND CHRISTMAS
- Christmas trees are from Germany
- Glass ornaments are from Germany
- Chocolate advent calendars are from Germany
- Nana makes german cookies at Christmas
- They are called pfeffernusse
Photo by PKMousie
And reading German fairy tales like Hansel and Gretel and Rapunzel
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Our family celebrates our AMERICAN heritage with a reunion on the 4th of July
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