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	<title>The Life in Germany &#187; Customs</title>
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		<title>Laws for No Smoking in Germany</title>
		<link>http://www.thelifeingermany.com/2010/02/laws-for-no-smoking-in-germany.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:03:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In Germany there are plenty of no smoking laws.  In fact it can be hard to find a place to smoke inside in Germany.  
There was a recent update to the German law for no smoking.  Smoking will now be allowed in one-room bars and clubs smaller than 75 sq meters where [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Say Happy New Years in German</title>
		<link>http://www.thelifeingermany.com/2008/12/how-to-say-happy-new-years-in-german.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 20:41:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is Happy New Years Around the World and time to wish those in Germany Happy New Years in German!
To say Happy New Years in Germany simply say: Einen guten Rutsch ins neue Jahr! (A good start in the new year) or  Alles Gute zum neuen Jahr! (Best wishes for the new year!)
Berlin holds New [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Rituals in Germany, Favorite Rituals in Germany</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:13:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Germany has it&#8217;s own rituals which are famous throughout not only Germany, but the rest of the world.  Some of my favorite rituals in Germany include Christmas Market, Karnival, and Oktoberfest.  Of course other rituals in Germany include also Valentine&#8217;s Day and even Easter.
Germany Christmas Market Ritual: Every year Germany celebrates Christmas with its famous [...]]]></description>
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		<title>German Secret Crush Tradition, Maibaum</title>
		<link>http://www.thelifeingermany.com/2008/07/german-secret-crush-tradition-maibaum.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 19:42:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A little known tradition in Germany is the secret crush tradition.  Though I&#8217;ve never seen this tradition being performed in Germany, I do know that around May it&#8217;s the celebration of Maibaum, or May Tree.  
During Maibaum young men will have the opportunity to show a young girl their affection.  What happens is they will [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Everything Runs on Time in Germany? Punctual Germany</title>
		<link>http://www.thelifeingermany.com/2008/05/everything-runs-on-time-in-germany-punctual-germany.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 19:07:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ever heard that the trains are never late in Germany?  Well in Germany expect everything to run on time as being punctual is the rule in Germany.
Meetings: If a meeting is set a 7:15 you have to be there exactly at 7:15!  As I&#8217;m accustomed to not worrying about being a few minutes [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Germany&#8217;s Attitude Towards Sex</title>
		<link>http://www.thelifeingermany.com/2008/04/germanys-attitude-towards-sex.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:39:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As you read the German newspaper, you are often to find sex more open, leading one to believe that the attitude towards sex is Germany is much more open than most countries.
In Munich&#8217;s Central Park, office workers spend their summer lunch breaks sunbathing nude, which of course shocks many tourists not used to this attitude [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Beer Prost Tradition in Germany</title>
		<link>http://www.thelifeingermany.com/2008/04/beer-prost-tradition-in-germany.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2008 19:28:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[You&#8217;ll learn the Beer Tradition quickly in Germany the first time you hear the word &#8220;Prost&#8221;.  You&#8217;d better learn the Germany beer tradition quick or you&#8217;ll get 500 years of bad sex according to the urban legend.
How it works:
1. Before you drink you make sure to it your glasses against all the others in the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Valentine&#8217;s Day in Germany</title>
		<link>http://www.thelifeingermany.com/2008/01/valentines-day-in-germany.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nick</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Valentine&#8217;s Day happens the world over on February 14th.  In Germany, the tradition of Valentine&#8217;s Day is similar to the US.  The guy gives the girl flowers.  They also give chocolate or roses, much like I&#8217;ve grown up to know in the United States.
Of course, many politically correct Germans will tell you, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Trash in Germany, Germany Trash Bin Tips</title>
		<link>http://www.thelifeingermany.com/2008/01/trash-in-germany-germany-trash-bin-tips.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jan 2008 12:21:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nick</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Trash in Germany has to be thrown away in different bins.  For Americans, this can be confusing. I was used to throwing away all my trash into just one Trash Bin.  That is a definite no no in Germany.  In Germany, all trash must be thrown away into multiple Garbage bins.
A [...]]]></description>
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		<title>December 6 is Nikolaustag, Nicholas Day, Bernie and Ert</title>
		<link>http://www.thelifeingermany.com/2007/11/december-6-is-nikolaustag-nicholas-day.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:49:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nick</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s my day on December 6, Nicholas Day  .  This is a widely known holiday in Germany.  For Nikolaustag, you should leave candy in the shoes or boots outside the door.  If someone was good, you should leave candy, but if they were bad, leave a rod.
Bernie and ErtIf you haven&#8217;t [...]]]></description>
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