Pennsylvania Dutch Christmases PADutch of Montgomery

of Montgomery

This book also contains early Reist family history

Some earlier beginnings and traditions that continued into the early twentieth century are also included

and deaths/burials

and Santa Claus

Pennsylvania Dutch Christmases PADutch of MontgomeryThis is a pictorial history focusing on the nineteenth century Christmas customs of the Pennsylvania Dutch in Berks, Chester, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York Counties. Some earlier beginnings and traditions that continued into the early twentieth century are also included. The book includes Christian and secular observances of the holiday such as carols, trees, gifts, and superstitions. Kershner also traces the roots of Christ Kindle, Kriss