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German cultures that affected American cultures.

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German cultures that affected American cultures.

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America had adopted the proud barbecue cooking from the Germans. Most of my family barbecues every other weekend. Burgers, sausages and cured meats were all adopted from Germany.

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There was only one push factor to move out of Germany and that was because WW2 broke out and the Nazis were taking over Germany. A pull factor at the time was that America had one of the strongest armies in the world and had became a free country.

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Something new I had learned about my heritage was that Germany has a national holiday celebrating the second day of Christmas and just watch television and eat treats.

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Through my research I could only find three rite of passages; Confirmation, marriage and birth of newborn. A confirmation is a rite at which a baptized person, especially one baptized as an infant, affirms Christian belief and is admitted as a full member of the church. Marriage, also called matrimony or wedlock, is a socially or ritually recognized union between souses that establishes rights and obligations between them, between them and their children, and between them and their in-laws. And I believe that birth of newborn is self explanatory.

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Neuschwanstein Castle is instantly recognizable as the ultimate fairy-tale-style castle. With its romantic turrets and stunning backdrop of the southern Bavarian Alps, Neuschwanstein was the inspiration for the Disney Castle. It was created by King Ludwig II, whose famous eccentricity is epitomized by the theatrical extravagance of the building. The King’s inspiration was a medieval knight’s castle, and he hired a set designer instead of an architect to make his plans reality. Ludwig was forced to abdicate the throne due to insanity, then only lived in his castle for 170 days before dying suddenly at the age of 40. Today his creation is the most-visited building in the country, according to the German Tourist Board.

"National Monuments of Germany." USA Today. Gannett Satellite Information Network, n.d. Web. 22 Mar. 2017.

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Spritzkuchen (German Crullers)
Adapted from Backen mit Spass, from „Backvergnügen wie noch nie”
~15 doughnuts

Doughnuts:
Oil for coating parchment and frying the doughnuts
250 milliliters (1 cup) water
60 grams (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter
1 pinch salt
150 grams (1 cup plus 1 tablespoon) all-purpose flour
3 eggs
Glaze:
150 grams (~1 cup) powdered sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice, rum, or water

1. Cut parchment paper into 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 inch squares and coat the top of each with oil.
2. In a large saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt over high heat. Once the butter has melted and the mixture comes to a boil, remove from heat. Use a wooden spoon to immediately mix in the flour.
3. Place the pan back on the stove over medium heat. Continue to stir until dough forms and becomes a ball, about 1 minute. Transfer the dough to the bowl of a stand mixer or a large bowl and allow to cool.
4. Using a stand or hand mixer, beat the eggs, one at a time, into the cooled dough at high speed.
5. Fill a deep saucepan with 2-3 inches of oil and place over medium heat.
6. Attach a large star tip to a large piping bag. Fill the bag with dough. Pipe rings of dough onto prepared parchment paper.
7. Once the oil is 350 degrees F, place the doughnuts, being careful not to overcrowd, into the pan paper side up. Gently remove the paper and fry the doughnuts on each side until golden. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining batter.
8. Place a wire rack over a sheet of parchment. In a large bowl, whisk lemon juice, rum, or water into powdered sugar until glaze comes together. If too thick, add more liquid. If too thin, whisk in more sugar. Dip each doughnut into the glaze and place on wire rack to set.

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One holiday that is celebrated in Germany is Stephanstag also known as second day of Christmas. Stephanstag is on December 26 and is celebrated by spending time with family, watching television, enjoy seasonal treats, play board games and spend some time outdoors.

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Mein Großvater wurde nach meinem Urgroßvater benannt.

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The first relative to move to America from Germany was my Great-Great-Grandfather Franz Kurth. He was a German scientist at the time WW2 was going on and he was a close friend to Albert Einstein! One thing my grandfather had invented was the circular air vents and if you look up at a restaurant, they will most likely have that design. Unfortunately I do not have a picture of my him at this time.

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The current leader in Germany is Frank-Walter Steinmeier. He is elected president though a democracy, the same way we elect our leader here in the US.

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The currency used in Germany Euros. A Euro is equivalent to 1 American dollar and 8 cents now