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Any suggestions for Most Popular Christmas presents to take to our friends
in Germany? I would like to take gifts that might be hard to get, or
particularly expensive, in Germany, or things that are typically U.S.
We are visiting several families with young adult children. |
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-How about some grade A Pennsylvania maple syrup? (Don't even talk to me
about that Vermont stuff:-) There used to be a food co-op in the 'burg
that had good stuff in bulk, and I have a friend in France who can't get
enough of it. It was a whole new taste experience for her, and now I take
maple granola and maple sugar candy when I go to visit. -It really depends on how old the children are. I know that my friends
in Europe have me bring them Levis 501 button fly jeans...especially in
the new colours - fawn, green, etc... I can get them anbout half price
here. As for food items you can get almost any food from the States in Europe
now. If the children are small Disney or Warner Brother's stuff would be OK -
I have noticed that London has a Warner Bros and Disney Store, not sure
of Germany. -Some of my favorite gifts for people in Europe are: calendars with scenic views of
places in the USA, or featuring the works of American artists (many American museums
sell such calendars through their museum catalogues, but for some reason most seem
stuck in a Monet groove). CDs, especially of typically American music such as blues
or jazz. For young people, CDs of popular groups that may not have become commonly
available yet in Europe. This is again a little risky taste-wise, and most popular
music travels fast anyway. Tote bags from American museums or universities, but not
those heavy canvas ones. Lightweight tote bags, especially those with long handles so
they can be carried on the shoulder, are often used in Europe as shopping bags. Some
folk art or handicraft from your region of the US. |
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