A nine-year-old from Bridel who is going trick-or-treating with a group of friends on Halloween has admitted to harboring wild fantasies about getting actual candy this year. “How cool would that be if someone gave me a Snickers bar or a piece of gum,” said the boy. While wearing a zombie costume last year, he […]
5 fun ways to celebrate depression season in Luxembourg
With the Schueberfouer ending and the weather turning to crap, depression season in Luxembourg is here. What are some fun ways to celebrate the arrival of these dark months? Serve depression-themed cocktails There’s no better way to kick off depression season than with a strong drink, because we know that’s your preferred method of coping […]
Fun facts about Luxembourg’s National Day
Luxembourg’s National Day is celebrated every year on June 23. Impress your friends by sharing these fun facts. Although June 23 has never been the birthday of any ruler of Luxembourg, it was the date selected in 1961 to be the official royal birthday, meaning that all future grand dukes and grand duchesses are now […]
Office magician to do trick where he turns 1 day off into 5
A colleague and amateur magician who performs under the names the Dazzling Deceiver and the Phenomenal Faker has announced that for his next trick, he’s going to take a single public holiday in the middle of the week and turn it into five days off in a row. “Ladies and gentlemen, some of you say […]
Luxembourg cyclists participate in Vëlobrennen to ensure good riding season
Respecting a tradition that goes back to at least the 1750s, members of Luxembourg’s secretive cycling community are gathering this weekend in a private location to sacrifice last year’s bicycles in hopes of ensuring a good riding season. “The Vëlobrennen is one of our most sacred rituals, one that admittedly must look strange to outsiders,” […]