In the Belsnickel’s world, Christmas shouldn’t be so enjoyable for the naughty kids. He comes at night, dressed in dirty … Continue reading
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In my mind’s eye, the fanciful events depicted in Der Belsnickel Suite portray two special days on a family farm … Continue reading
Yes! Kick Santa to the curb and turn Belsknickel loose upon the land. For more ‘Ask A PA Dutchman’ episodes … Continue reading
I came across this Belsnickel story on the Appalachian Lifestyles blog by Matthew Burns. He was gracious enough to grant … Continue reading
* I’m still in the process of formatting the Deitsch version. Scroll down for English version. Die Nacht for de … Continue reading
→ Talking Christmas traditions with Don Yoder – Philly.com … Continue reading
The sound is not that great but this clip is very informative and well worth watching if you want to learn … Continue reading
→ Belsnickle Santa of yesteryear was not so jolly – The Herald-Dispatch More details here on the legendary Belsnickel. I … Continue reading
→ City of Reading embraces ugly Christmas tree – The Morning Call Perhaps Reading should adopt the phenomena of the “Worlds Ugliest … Continue reading
→ Old-fashioned Christmas in Lehigh County offers look at Pennsylvania German life in 1842 – lehighvalleylive.com Saturday, December 6: 1:00 … Continue reading