Settlement Spotlight: Aurora, Illinois
Beginning in 1850, two significant waves of immigrants from Luxembourg found a new home in Aurora, Kane County, Illinois, about 40 miles west of Chicago. Many of the Aurora’s early settlers came from the Canton of Echternach, including the villages of...
The Luxembourg Hercules
John Grün, of Mondorf-les-Bains, Luxembourg, was a famous strongman. John Grün, who claimed to be the strongest man in the world, was born in Mondorf-les-Bains on August 27,1868, into a family of craftsmen and Yenish people (an indigenous, semi-nomadic group involved...
Dual Citizen Insights
Now that you’re an official Luxembourg citizen, should you apply for a Luxembourg/EU passport? In this month’s Dual Citizen Insights, we discuss why you may want to get a Luxembourg passport. Here at Luxembourg Legacy, we frequently get asked by our clients if they...
Luxembourg Genealogy Corner
Liliane, of Kleinbettingen, Luxembourg, and Kevin Wester are fourth cousins once removed. In this month’s Genealogy Corner, we explain the often-confusing terms and definitions related to cousins, including one and twice removed.First CousinYour first cousin is a...
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...
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