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Being a Christian country Austria has some very nice traditions in the weeks leading up to Christmas. Notably baking (and eating) cookies, getting together with friends and families, enjoying warm spiced wine and lighting candles everywhere. So generally it is supposed to be a time of peace, quiet and inner reflection.more

While reading TIME magazine I stumbled upon an interesting article^[1] about how kids that get spanked grow up to be more aggressive. Apparently children solve problems by mimicking their parents behaviour and not by listening to what they say — who could have guessed?more

I hope you enjoyed your Easter Ham and are now stuffed and happily lying amongst the remains of what once was a heap of artfully colored eggs and chocolate snacks.^[1]more