The band Monsters of Liedermaching consider the various time-wasting realities of life.

Cettina and Sarah prepare a typical dish from the region of Swabia. Maultaschen are like German ravioli, and are served either fried or in broth.

There are many local soccer clubs in Germany, and even smaller towns such as Hochstetten are well-organized with loyal fans. Here, a group sings their official song.

In this video, we get to know Cettina a bit better. She talks about her job, being a mom, and one of her hobbies.

Eva talks about her visit to Berlin's International Green Week, a fair for agriculture, where she also tries food from different countries.

The song "Für immer" by the Karlsruhe-based band Monsters of Liedermaching is about a boy's first big crush at school. Of course, the girl doesn't seem to know he exists!

Cettina and Sara talk about Baden-Württemberg, a federal state in the south of Germany that has a number of defining geographical features and cultural hallmarks.

Andy takes us out on the ice to try to determine how deep it is, and then explains the difference between different types of ice skates.

When it's cold enough, the lakes in southern Germany develop a thick layer of ice that is good all sorts of winter pastimes. Cettina talks about the history of ice-skating and interviews an ice hockey enthusiast.

Eva tells us about the tradition of Advent calendars and shows us one that she has made herself.

Julia met a really nice guy at a party that the three friends attended. The next day, they talk about how she should proceed.

When all three friends are back at the apartment, Brigitta encourages Marie and Julia to speak about what's bothering them.

Cettina goes through more questions about Germany, particularly related to the GDR and its EU membership.

People who move to or visit Germany are often confused by the very thorough recycling system that is in place. Eva explains what types of materials go in which color bins and all about deposits on glass and plastic bottles.

When Marie comes home and has a few complaints about living with Julia, it's clear to Brigitta that the two of them need to talk.