Silvester!!

If there's one thing Germans know how to do, it's celebrating New Years.

In Germany, New Year's Eve is called Silvester (named after Pope Sylvester I who died on 30th December 335). Let's just say it's a pretty big deal here. People party it up from early evening until the clock strikes 12. Then, they go to the street, mountains of firecrackers, sparklers, bottle rockets, and other pretty explosive things, and go light up the sky. It's pretty crazy what you can buy here in Germany (but only around Silvester time).

Also, it seems to be a German tradition to watch a video called "Dinner for One". All my friends find it absolutely histerical.
Dinner for One

So, that was how I spent my New Year's Eve: hanging out with friends, sharing a few drinks, lighting off things that go "boom", getting a taste of German humor, and just generally enjoying the night!

Oh, and on the 1st, my family and I ate home-made waffle cones with whipped cream and warm cherries. For brunch. Love it!

Bis später!