Tag Archives: christmas

Spain is already celebrating Christmas today

Posted on 2020-12-22 by Andreas Moser

Zur deutschen Fassung. In many countries, a battle is raging over whether 24 or 25 December is the real Christmas. A battle between capitalists and Christians that is being waged with particular ferocity this year. Some want to die for … Continue reading →

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Bombs, Explosions and my Time in Beirut

Posted on 2020-08-07 by Andreas Moser

Zur deutschen Fassung dieses Artikels. This week’s explosion in the port of Beirut not only woke those who were just taking an afternoon nap, but also memories of my visit to that city. It was a short visit, barely enough … Continue reading →

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Now, Christmas is really over

Posted on 2020-01-20 by Andreas Moser

Most readers of this blog probably live in the Western churches’ (both reformed and unreformed) as well as the Gregorian calendar’s sphere of influence, where the three magicians already put an end to Christmas two weeks ago. But here, in … Continue reading →

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Kyiv – Day 12/21 – Christmas

Posted on 2019-12-27 by Andreas Moser

It may be cheesy, but I actually found it cute. And the house already feels much warmer. Links: More about Ukraine More about Christmas.

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Random Thoughts (20)

Posted on 2018-01-11 by Andreas Moser

If you care neither about the deficit, nor about providing public services, it’s actually quite easy to cut taxes. When I saw books by Džon Grišam at the bookshop in Montenegro, I was happy that my name wouldn’t have to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Austria, Books, Economics, Germany, Italy, Language, Montenegro, Politics, Romania, USA | Tagged , , , , , , | 17 Comments

Random Thoughts (19)

Posted on 2017-12-23 by Andreas Moser

But what will become of James Bond if we don’t tolerate sexual harassment anymore? Trying to cash in on crypto-currencies, I have now invested all my savings in Paypal. I always find it strange when people say “I am writing … Continue reading →

Posted in Austria, Economics, Israel, Language, Montenegro, Politics, Romania | Tagged , , , , , , | 70 Comments

Random Thoughts (6)

Posted on 2016-12-24 by Andreas Moser

If you read the comments below this article, you get a taste of what’s wrong with Peru. I have never encountered a country that is so bad at dealing with criticism. After my article on Bolivia and the sea, many people … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Cinema, Cold War, Cuba, Food, History, Law, Peru, Politics, Religion, USA | Tagged , , , , , | 5 Comments

Christmas Child

Posted on 2016-12-23 by Andreas Moser

Nepomuk was the main attraction of the party, as if he had been the reason for the gathering in the first place. All the ladies’ eyes were on him, while the men’s eyes flickered back and forth between their wives or girlfriends … Continue reading →

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Christmas Video: Treevenge

Posted on 2016-12-13 by Andreas Moser

I don’t believe in Christmas myself, but nevertheless I want to bless you all with this lovely Christmas video: Have a happy season and don’t kill too many trees! Here is a suggestion for an alternative Christmas tree:

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My Christmas 2015: Pai Inacio

Posted on 2015-12-27 by Andreas Moser

What do you do for Christmas if you don’t believe in it and if you live right next to a national park? You go hiking, of course. The 20 kilometers from Lencois to Morro do Pai Inacio seemed like the perfect distance … Continue reading →

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