Showing posts with label Celebrations. Show all posts
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Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Gasthof zur Gemutlichkeit & Fasching

by Meredith

I'm gearing up for my 26th birthday next month and have been trying to think of something fun to do.  I decided this year I would embrace my German heritage and go to my new favorite bar, Gasthof zur Gemutlichkeit (aka Gasthofs) especially after learning that the Friday after my birthday they are celebrating the German holiday Fasching, a German Mardi Gras style celebration.  Apparently back in the day women could not join in for fun at the pubs and one day just decided to dress up as men and join in.  This holiday has become known as Fasching.  I haven't decided if I'll participate in the costume contest.