In this clip from the film 11 Friends, we get a glimpse into lives of women who comprised Germany National soccer team at 2011 World Cup in Berlin. Viel Spaß beim Zuschauen!

The carnival street parades are in full gear. One of the most prestigious and largest parades traditionally takes place on Rose Monday in Mainz. Video courtesy of rheinmaintv.

Another twisted tale in the canon of the Brothers Grimm. This time, the "wicked stepmother" (in the original, it was their real mother) convinces the "loving father" to abandon their children in the winter woods. And the moral of the tale: "Abandon your children to starve and they will return with treasures"? Enjoy the wonderful animation and narration by actor Bastian Pastewka.

A big turn out for the music stars at the Frankfurt Festhalle, where the red carpet was out for the Live Entertainment Award. Stars like The BossHoss and schlager legend Heino gave their opinions on the importance of live music in today's music industry.

Formula One meets the German National Soccer Team: World champion Michael Schuhmacher and race car driver Nico Rossberg show the German team (including Marco Reus) how the new Mercedes A-Class drives.

The pop band Frida Gold, originally from Bochum, is probably best known for their lead singer Alina Süggeler, who writes most of the band's songs. Enjoy this classic anthem about the trials and tribulations of love.

Screenwriter, producer, director and actor: Til Schweiger is multi-talented. With his new film "Schutzengel" ("The Guardian" in the USA), the 48 year old is presenting his first action film. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

Frankfurt Airport: whether it's Claudia handing you your boarding pass, Max repairing the air conditioning, or Wolfgang importing medical technology from around the globe, this short video clip gives you a glimpse into the worldwide impact of Frankfurt Airport.

Another curious tale from the Brothers Grimm about a young couple who steal food from an elderly widow and as punishment lose custody of their daughter, who later becomes royalty by marriage. Good luck figuring out the moral of this story!

Legends like hard rock singer Klaus Meine from the band Scorpions give their opinions on the Frankfurt Festhalle, known locally as the gute Stubb or "good living room" during the Live Entertainment Awards in Frankfurt.

A touch of Twin Peaks in Mannheim: Sally of Sally's Cake World fame visits the children in the University of Mannheim's clinic with doughnuts from Star Donuts Mannheim and speaks with a radio DJ from Radio Rumms.

For years, she was the lead singer of the band Cultured Pearls, but now Astrid North has begun a new solo career with her album "Dither."
Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

In the new year there will be many changes in store for drivers, including improvements in bus lane usage and parking for electric car and car sharing drivers.

A lovely little introduction to traveling in Germany, from the Oktoberfest to the car museums in Stuttgart. Enjoy!

Eva Croissant: "I Hold Your Hand" is the last song from my album You're Not Just Anybody. (Published 2/2/2012)