There are many countries that speak German. In different areas they celebrate things slightly differently, but they still celebrate the festivities. Carnal is a big celebration that happens every year. There are many floats that are seen during Carnal season. Each float was a different event or issue. The German speaking countries are also worried about the environment. They want to be more energy efficient. This year some powerful political people got together and are currently trying to figure out a way to do this. What they do know is that our non-renewable resources are running out. I have also learned that the German speaking countries have their own type of political problems.
I have learned that the German speaking culture is a lot more polite, than, the American culture. In Germany, if there is a free spot next to you in a restaurant then that stranger can sit next to you. If you do not want that stranger to sit next to, then, oh well, too bad. That stranger can and will sit next to you and you have to talk to them. In the United States, it is considered to be rude. In the United States, we have a waiting list and we do not mind waiting, if it means we do not have to sit by strangers. This is not always a bad thing, because there are creepers out there.
In Germany, they also get special relaxation weeks. The government pays for this. During these two weeks a person can go to a spa, get a massage, get back to nature, and swim. These two weeks are made for a person to relax. In Europe, they bike to places; like work or school. They have great public transportation. The European breakfast is really healthy. They have fruit, hard boiled eggs, rolls, jam and butter, meat and cheese, and tea or coffee. The older generation does not eat much fast food; they do do a lot of home cooking.
Seventeen out of the twenty-seven European countries belong to the Eurozone. Even though not every country belongs to the Eurozone; it does not stop them from working together. Each country has politicians who try to work together to create a better place for their people to live. Do not get me wrong, some European politicians have had scandals and a very fun past, but they still want there jobs. Even though Liechtenstein has a royal family, they still have politicians who work for the country and for its people.
Even though German speaking cultures still have their old traditions, they have grown new customs, too. Some of the old ones are bring a bottle of wine to a party for the host and writing a Thank You note after the party. Some of the new ones traditions are getting you licenses as soon as they can, eating fast food, going to clubs, and drinking beer with your friends. They are way too in loved with soccer. All these countries are in love with beer, being social, and being healthy.
