Meet the Germans
Dinner for One: A bizarre German New Year's Eve tradition
Many Germans ritually watch this same black-and-white British comedy every year. Rachel Stewart explains in this Meet the Germans remake of Dinner for One.
Rachel moved from the UK to Germany in 2016. As a relative newcomer she casts a fresh eye over German clichés and shares her experiences of settling into German life. Every two weeks she explores a new topic — from allotment gardens to money to language.
This week Rachel slips into the role of Miss Sophie — a character in a comedy sketch, "Dinner for One," which has somehow become a vital part of New Year's Eve celebrations in Germany.
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- Date 30.12.2020
- Duration 04:09 mins.
- Author Rachel Stewart
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- Related Subjects Germany, Meet the Germans
- Keywords Meet the Germans, culture, Germany, German culture, Dinner for One, Freddie Frinton, May Warden, New Year’s Eve, New Year
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