Settlement Spotlight: Bellwood, Nebraska
Explore the Luxembourg Enclave in Butler County, Nebraska (Part 3). This is the final installment of the spotlight on Bellwood, Nebraska. In 1924, Presentation Parish celebrated the 50th Jubilee of its founding. A three-day celebration took place from...
Winter Holiday Traditions in Luxembourg
Did you get treats or a twig? Many Luxembourg Americans celebrate St. Nicholas Day, but for most of us, Santa Claus’s visit on Christmas Eve has always been the highlight of our holidays. In the Grand Duchy, however, Niklosdag or Kleeserchersdag is the main...
Luxembourg Traditions: All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day
Here in the U.S. we’ve just celebrated Halloween. Our secularized, commercialized version of “All Hallows’ Eve” has grown in popularity in Luxembourg but seasonal traditions in Luxembourg have deep roots that go back centuries. In Luxembourg, people celebrate...
Best-Kept Luxembourg Secretes: Genaveh Chocolates for the Holidays
Lux Dual Citizenship and Luxembourg Adventures with Kevin Wester have formed a new partnership with Everyday Luxembourg, of Port Washington, Wisconsin, a collaboration to promote Luxembourg culture and culinary experiences in the U.S. Our team is...
Fall Open House at Marnach Luxembourg Stone House in Minnesota
Discovering Luxembourg's Rich Heritage The Marnach House (Luxembourg stone house restoration) near Elba, Minnesota, will hold its annual Fall Open House on Saturday, October 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors can enjoy tours of the house, food and hay rides. The...
Congratulations to Our New Duke
In a few weeks, Luxembourg Grand Duke Henri will pass the crown to his eldest son Prince Guillaume and the entire country will join in the celebration of this historic occasion. The October 3-5 event, known as the Trounwiessel, will include the accession ceremonies,...
11,451 People Obtain Luxembourgish Nationality in 2019
According to figures published today by Luxembourg’s Ministry of Justice, 11,451 people obtained the Luxembourgish nationality in 2019. Over the past five years, the number of people having acquired the Luxembourgish nationality has more than doubled, going from 5,306...
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