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Tag Archives: Folk Culture

The Historian: Pennsylvania Dutch Dance – ‘Tavern Frolics’

Posted on August 3, 2016 by visitpadutchcountry

The German and Swiss immigrants who settled here in the 18th century brought with them a tradition of lively and … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Pennsilfaanisch Deitsch, Pennsylvania Dutch, Pennsylvania Dutch Culture | Tagged Folk Culture

The Pennsylvania Dutch calendar once held a prominent place in the home

Posted on December 5, 2015 by visitpadutchcountry

Days of the week also used to have alternate names associated with domestic chores – Muundaag, for instance was Weschdaag … Continue reading →

Posted in Berks County, History, Pennsilfaanisch Deitsch, Pennsylvania Dutch, Pennsylvania Dutch Culture | Tagged Folk Culture

The Historian: The Real Story of Mountain Mary

Posted on January 6, 2015 by visitpadutchcountry

→ The Historian: The Real Story of Mountain Mary – Berks Mont News … Continue reading →

Posted in Berks County, History, PA Dutch Folklore | Tagged Folk Culture, Mountain Mary, Oley Valley

Landis Valley Museum “Days of the Belsnickel” Lunch Tour

Posted on November 14, 2014 by visitpadutchcountry

→ “Days of the Belsnickel” Lunch Tour Pennsylvania at the Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum Start with a video, … Continue reading →

Posted in Attractions, Eat & Drink, Events, History, Lancaster County, Lancaster County Attractions, Museums, Pennsylvania Dutch, Pennsylvania Dutch Culture, Shopping | Tagged Belsnickel, Christmas, Folk Culture, Landis Valley Museum

PHOTOS | Pennsylvania Dutch Folkways & Traditions

Posted on September 22, 2014 by visitpadutchcountry

While I was at the 2014 Kutztown Folk Festival I came across these weather worn signs. I decided to photograph … Continue reading →

Posted in Festivals, History, Mennonites, PA Dutch Folklore, Pennsilfaanisch Deitsch, Pennsylvania Dutch, Pennsylvania Dutch Culture, Pennsylvania Dutch Food, Photo Gallery | Tagged Folk Culture, Kutztown Folk Festival

Pennsylvania Dutch Folk Songs sung by George Britton

Posted on July 28, 2014 by visitpadutchcountry

Folkways Records 1955 – Source: Smithsonian Folkways Joe Raetel  0:40 Reide, Reide, Geili  0:37 Des Bucklich Mennli 1:24 Eiei, Reie, … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, History, Music, Pennsylvania Dutch, Pennsylvania Dutch Culture | Tagged Folk Culture, George Britton, PA Dutch Folk Songs, PA Dutch Music, PA Dutch Pop Art, Pop Culture, Vintage Records

Pennsylvania Folkways: Artist of the Allemaengel captured Pennsylvania Dutch life

Posted on July 2, 2014 by visitpadutchcountry

→ Pennsylvania Folkways: Artist of the Allemaengel captured Pennsylvania Dutch life | Reading Eagle … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Berks County, Books, Decorative Arts, History, Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania Dutch, Pennsylvania Dutch Culture | Tagged Albany Township Historical Society, Folk Art, Folk Culture, Gladys M. Lutz, Kutztown University, PA Dutch Art

Meet Belsnickel, the Counter Claus

Posted on January 28, 2014 by visitpadutchcountry

Santa Claus, the pleasant bearded elf dressed in red (in case you thought I was referring to some other Santa … Continue reading →

Posted in Default, Pennsylvania Dutch, Pennsylvania Dutch Culture | Tagged Belsnickel, Christmas, Folk Culture

‘Yes Helen, there is a Belsnickel’

Posted on January 28, 2014 by visitpadutchcountry

→ ‘Yes Helen, there is a Belsnickel’. … Continue reading →

Posted in Pennsylvania Dutch, Pennsylvania Dutch Culture | Tagged Belsnickel, Christmas, Folk Culture

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