On Sun, 2 Sep 2012 22:24:09 +0100
"Robin" wrote:

It is not illegal in germany to hang out your wash on a sunday.
Never was. Not even in the Reich (1939-1945).


Is that true everywhere? The MoD certainly used to give guidance to
staff posted to Germany that it was not legal to hang opur washing in
some communities on Sundays; and I've found an example from as recent
as 2008 in
http://www.army.mod.uk/documents/gen...ction_5_08.pdf
"You are also prevented by law from mowing the lawn on a Sunday, and
in some communities you may not hang out washing on a Sunday, either."



Traditionally, and therefore backed up by laws, Germany has
silence from Saturday lunchtime until Monday morning. Shops close,
people don't make noise, it's 'Quiet Time'.
Of course, it's perfectly legal to go to the local Gasthaus, have a few
litres of beer, make as much noise as possible singing, and help keep
the local economy going. Hic!
--
Davey.