Tag Archives: Germany

All’s Fair In Love And War…Except At Christmas

Why World War I troops ceased fire on this day in 1914
Posted on December 25, 2014 by Marissa Abruzzini (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

On December 25, 1914, British and German troops gave each other one of the greatest gifts of all time: an unofficial truce. I know that “We’ll stop shooting at your heads for a few days” doesn’t sound like a loving … Continue reading →

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Zuckerkuchen: The German Funeral Cake

Reflecting on the traditional German funeral cake, Zuckerkuchen
Posted on December 4, 2014 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

The mention of German food may entice images of bratwurst, beer and sauerkraut galore – but there’s one specialty from Deutschland that holds a special place amongst its inhabitants because it represents the inextricable bond between life and death. Sound … Continue reading →

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Parastou Forouhar Heals through Subversive Artwork

See How the Iranian Artist Channels Her Grief After the Tragic Loss of her Parents
Posted on February 19, 2012 by Dana Sitar (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Following the brutal 1998 murder of her parents, Iranian intellectuals and activists Darius and Parvaneh Forouhar, Berlin-based artist Parastou Forouhar began her journey through grief with powerful subversive artwork. With her parents’ democratic fervor, Forouhar’s art explores issues from democracy to … Continue reading →

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