Germany has had a long tradition involving witches, as well as customs linked to celebrating the harvest in one way or another, but until recently Halloween, and using pumpkin for anything other than something to eat did not figure on their calendar, however times have changed.

Halloween and pumpkins are the subjects of this week’s articles.


A Halloween In Germany
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art13412.asp

Pumpkin Kartoffelpuffer and Foam Soup Recipes
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art51243.asp



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Francine McKenna, German Culture Editor
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