Kansas Association of Teachers of German

Celebrating Easter in Switzerland: Across Switzerland, Easter is shaped by a variety of regional traditions that bring together history, craftsmanship, and a sense of community.

A central symbol of the holiday is the Osterei (Easter egg). Eggs are carefully dyed, painted, or even intricately carved, representing renewal and new life. In many households and villages, these eggs are not only decorative but also part of games and customs passed down through generations.

One of the most well-known traditions is Eiertütschen, an egg-tapping contest where two people knock their hard-boiled eggs against each other; the one whose egg remains uncracked wins. Simple but competitive, it’s a favorite across the country.

In the canton of Zurich, the playful custom of Zwänzgerle adds a twist: children present their Easter eggs while adults attempt to toss a 20-cent coin onto them. If the coin sticks, the adult keeps the egg; if it falls, the child gets to keep the coin, making it a game of luck and laughter.

In some regions, Easter is also marked by markets and processions, while bakeries prepare seasonal specialties such as Zopf (braided bread) and lamb-shaped cakes, tying culinary traditions to the celebration.

Whether through games, food, or shared moments, Easter in Switzerland reflects a rich mix of local customs that continue to bring people together each spring.🌷

So eine coole Chance! Das wird richtig Spaß machen. Bewerbt euch doch!

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To celebrate 100 years of AATG in 2026, we are excited to announce that funding through the Endowed Professional Development Grant for 2026 will be reserved for current members attending the 2026 Conference AATG@100: Forging the Future in Boston, MA.

AATG members planning to attend the conference may apply for one of eight ( 8 ) grants covering up to $1000 of eligible travel, registration, and lodging costs.

To learn more and apply, please visit: https://www.aatg.org/aatg-professional-development-fund-grant

Applications are due March 31, 2026. Applicants will be notified in late April.

Lee's Summit, MO, is looking for someone to fill an opening at one of our three high schools., Lee's Summit High School.
We are a department with three high school German teachers and two middle school German teachers. The middle schools feed sizable classes into German 2. At the high schools we offer levels 1-5 IB and dual credit for levels 4 and 5. We have a great exchange program that has been sending and receiving students to a small town near Dortmund for over 30 years.

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Lees Summit R-7 School District - Teacher Secondary Certified - Modern Language (German) - LSHS 2024-25 School Year 182 days/yr 7.5 hrs/day Purpose Statement The job of Teacher Secondary School was established for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process by serving as a high school teacher with specific responsibility for developing student success in academics or electi...

Heute ist der Tag!
Teilen Sie es mit allen, die Sie kennen und laden Sie es herunter!!!!!!

*Das Angebot gilt nur für Personen mit aktuellem Wohnsitz in Deutschland.

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Don’t forget to register for this year’s Deutsches Wochenende! Deadline is tomorrow, September 5th!

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Mark your calendars for Friday, September 15! 🗓️

Abilene Oktoberfest will have the Lazy Wayne Band performing at 7:00 PM! There will be food vendors, booth vendors, beer gardens, wine tents, bounce houses, and a barrel train in downtown Abilene, KS.

Gates open at 6:00 PM!

Free Admission! 🤩
Marshall Motors

SV Blautaler will be at the Abilene Oktoberfest! Register for Deutsches Wochenende and stay to join in the fun!

Getting excited about Oktoberfest season coming up! We practiced the Bankltanz and other dances today. Only 3 weeks to the Abilene O’fest.

Well, Team „Quatsch!“ didn’t win the big bucks at German Trivia Night, but it got us back in school mode. Who‘s joining us next time?

Applications are open for the 2024 Goethe Institut Scholarship in Germany! This is a great opportunity for German Teachers to travel to Germany and experience a Goethe Institut program. More information and application can be found at https://www.csctfl.org/awards-grants-scholarships/travelstudy-scholarships

Plans are being finalized for this year’s upcoming Deutsches Wochenende. We can’t wait to see everyone! Details coming soon.