The German and Swiss immigrants who settled here in the 18th century brought with them a tradition of lively and … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Folk Culture
Days of the week also used to have alternate names associated with domestic chores – Muundaag, for instance was Weschdaag … Continue reading
→ The Historian: The Real Story of Mountain Mary – Berks Mont News … Continue reading
→ “Days of the Belsnickel” Lunch Tour Pennsylvania at the Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum Start with a video, … Continue reading
While I was at the 2014 Kutztown Folk Festival I came across these weather worn signs. I decided to photograph … Continue reading
Folkways Records 1955 – Source: Smithsonian Folkways Joe Raetel 0:40 Reide, Reide, Geili 0:37 Des Bucklich Mennli 1:24 Eiei, Reie, … Continue reading
→ Pennsylvania Folkways: Artist of the Allemaengel captured Pennsylvania Dutch life | Reading Eagle … Continue reading
Santa Claus, the pleasant bearded elf dressed in red (in case you thought I was referring to some other Santa … Continue reading
→ ‘Yes Helen, there is a Belsnickel’. … Continue reading