Life, Just In German - the Podcast
For English-speakers living in Germany who are serious about taking their cultural knowledge and language skills to the Next Level: If you want to make the most of life in Germany and become fully integrated as quickly as possible, this is your podcast!
Life, Just In German - the Podcast
Life, Just in German - Week 1, Part 2 - The Böller Debate
🎆 Your First January First in Germany (Part 2)
Still reeling from your first Silvester experience? Wondering what Silvester is really about in Germany — and why it feels so intense, overwhelming, or even unsettling?
In Part 2 of this New Year special, Christine goes deeper into what German New Year’s Eve actually means — beyond the fireworks, smoke, and chaos. This episode explores:
- Why Silvester isn’t random chaos, but a cultural pressure valve
- What this night reveals about German order, rules, and release
- How January in Germany is shaped by this explosive reset
- And what understanding (not necessarily liking) German traditions does for your sense of belonging and calm
If your first German New Year left you wondering what you just lived through, this episode helps you make sense of it — culturally and emotionally.
Insight into understanding Germany well enough to live well inside it.
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🎧 Topics: Silvester in Germany, German culture, expat life in Germany, culture shock, life in Germany, living abroad, understanding Germans
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