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St. Martin's Day

St. Martin's Day

St. Martin's day is celebrated in large parts of Germany and Europe. On November 11th, people remember to good deeds of St. Martin with processions, traditional geese meals, singing and bonfires. Kids love the sweets they receive when singing traditional songs and the light of lanterns is welcome in the darker time of the year.

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papersisters tape halloween
Halloween is a special day and night in autumn. Now you can give your postcards and letters the typical spooky look - our new papersisters tape makes it possible! Discover spiders and black cats, scary pumpkins and spider webs, the moon, bats.... Boo! Price per roll, measures 15 mm * 10 m  

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Planets
The planets of our solar system are fascinating, no matter if you are a child or grown-up. We might have a good idea how life on our earth look like - but what might be out there on the other plants? Spotting a planet in the night sky is always a special gift. Our postcard invites you to find out more.

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Weihnachtspostämter
It has become a tradition over the decades in Germany for children to send letters to Father Christmas or the Christ Child. Dedicated Christmas post offices across the country reply back. The letters are beautifully decorated with christmas stamps and a special cancellation. The word has spread and mail comes in before Christmas from all over the world!

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Karneval, Fastnacht
Karneval, Fastnacht, Fasching - these and more words describe carnival as celebrated in different parts of Germany. Depending on the region, city and sometimes village, there is a huge variety of rituals and traditions. The big parades are the most prominent part of these "crazy days". Things in common are music, costumes and much fun! Get a taste of it with this uplifting postcard!

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Johannisfeuer
Have you ever experienced a St. John's fire the night before St. John's Day on June 24th? Many customs and myths characterize this special time at the beginning of summer.

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Winter Sky
Watching the stars up in the skies. Imagine what is happening there. Looking at well-known constellations or exploring new ones. Maybe you spot a shooting star and can make a wish? This card gives you a hint of some constellations you can find in the winter sky of Germany and surrounding areas.

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November
November - with mist and winds and rain and less sunlight nature is preparing for the winter break.

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The Moon
The moon - there is something magic about looking at the moon in the night sky! Not only the full moon, but all other phases of the moon fascinate mankind ever since. Spread some postal lunar joy!

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Sternsinger
Around January 6th, Epiphany, you can spot groups of children dressed up as Three Magi in many areas of Germany. They walk from door to door, singing songs, collecting money for charities,and blessing the houses. A wonderful start to the year during a dark month!

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