SaskScapes - Episode 93 - German Holiday Traditions

Share your thoughts with us directly! German Culture Alive - A SaskScapes feature series The series entitled "German Culture Alive”  is a special "SaskScapes Podcast presents" feature sponsored by the Saskatchewan German Council. Visit their website to learn more about the non-profit organization, its mandate, and outreach. It’s the holiday season! In the midst of a global pandemic this is a feel-good episode! The first episode in the German Culture Alive series. Kevin Power is joined in conversation with three guests who share some of the German traditions passed down through generations at this time of year.  The traditions of Advent, Erntedankfest (Thanksgiving), the Christkindl market, the story of St. Nikolaus, and their own personal holiday memories. Visit the links below to learn more about the traditions discussed in this episode. http://www.saskgermancouncil.org/eventscalendar/ http://reginagermanclub.ca http://hanselandgretelpreschool.blogspot.com/ http://www.germanjuniorfolkdancers.ca http://reginagermanclub.ca/club-events/join-the-choir/ The history of St. Nikolaus Bumper music:  "Es ist ein Ros entsprungen" (trad. 17th century Advent/Christmas)    ======================================= SaskScapes is a podcast featuring the stories of arts, culture and heritage in Saskatchewan. The series is produced and hosted by Kevin Power.  To sponsor your own episodes contact SaskScapes via Twitter, Facebook or email for more information. Your reviews in the iTunes store help boost the ratings so be sure to have your say! Host: Kevin Power www.kevinpower.net SaskScapes theme music ("Slings & Arrows) provided by Jeffery Straker www.jefferystraker.com SaskScapes is also available through the iTunes Store on Stitcher Radio and TuneIn Radio. SaskScapes now has its own app for android devices available in Google Play. SaskScapes is part of The Saskatchewan Podcast Network  Follow SaskScapes on Twitter @saskscapes Follow SaskScapes on Facebook: Facebook.com/saskscapes Follow Kevin Power on Twitter @kevinpowerlive Thanks to SaskCulture for their ongoing support of SaskScapes Funding for the cultural sector in Saskatchewan is provided by the Saskatchewan Lotteries Trust Fund for Sport, Culture and Recreation. Your lottery dollars at work!Support the show==============================================SaskScapes is a podcast featuring the stories of arts, culture and heritage in Saskatchewan. The series is produced and hosted by Kevin Power.  To sponsor your own episodes contact SaskScapes via Twitter, Facebook or email (saskscapes (at) icloud (dot) com for more information.  Reviews in the iTunes store help boost the ratings so be sure to have your say!NEW!!! SASKSCAPES +Host: Kevin Power www.kevinpower.netSaskScapes theme music ("Slings & Arrows) provided by Jeffery Straker www.jefferystraker.comSaskScapes is also available on all major podcasting apps including Apple Podcasts, Google Play store, Stitcher, Podbean, and more! Follow SaskScapes on Twitter @saskscapesFollow SaskScapes on Facebook: Facebook.com/saskscapesFollow Kevin Power on Twitter @kevinpowerliveSupport the show