Deaconess Kim Bueltmann, serving the Lord in Germany, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about Weihnachten (Christmas) in Deutschland (Germany), including some history about Leipzig and Chemnitz where she lives and works, how Advent and Christmas are observed in Germany, what Christkindlesmarkts are like in Germany, how the influx of refugees has shaped the local traditions how Bach is a part of local traditions, and traditional Christmas foods. Learn more about Deaconess Kim and how to support her work at lcms.org/bueltmann.
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