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Gretchen Swank
- Nov 25, 2023
- 7 min
A People of Equality and Integrity- The Pennsylvania Dutch
Recently, a friend and I were driving home from celebrating Erntfescht, the traditional Pennsylvania Dutch "Thanksgiving," with our...
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Gretchen Swank
- Apr 5, 2023
- 3 min
Dandelion on Griedunnerschdaag (Green Thursday); a Pennsylvania Dutch Tradition
The Dandelion. Perhaps one of the most misunderstood gifts provided by Mother Nature. Their bright yellow heads pop-up everywhere, and...
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Gretchen Swank
- Dec 24, 2022
- 2 min
Where did the Christmas Tree Take Root?
The Christmas Tree tradition as we now know it began in 16th century (the region what is now) Germany when Christians brought decorated...
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Gretchen Swank
- Nov 20, 2022
- 1 min
Positive Press on Powwow
I am truly blessed to have had the experience last week of connecting with the folks who came out to the Lititz Library to listen to Rob...
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