As his bemused colleagues soon realize, Belsnickel is no figment of Dwight’s overactive imagination, but a real figure from German folklore. Indeed, Belsnickel has been celebrated by the ...

But Kasdan gives Krampus a subversive spin (and a surprising connection to Santa) that differs from the German legends. Just in time for the holidays, let's dig into the folklore that inspired the ...

The German national team will offer a tribute to the four players who retired from the 'Mannschaft' after the last Euro Cup: Toni Kroos, Thomas Müller, Manuel Neuer, and Ilkay Gündogan ...

Aubrie Blauvelt holds a BA in both German and Folklore & Ethnomusicology from Indiana University all the way in Bloomington, Indiana. In her time in Indiana, she focused primarily on storytelling in ...

Comparing the young star to Neymar, the German legend suggested that Vinicius’s behaviour might hinder his full potential. According to Matthaus, while Neymar’s career has been marked by ...

Germany’s reputation for super-efficiency has suffered a body blow. As football fans poured in and out of cities across the country for Euro 2024, they discovered the trains weren’t as good as ...