The Pennsylvania Dutch or the Pennsylvania Germans are descendants of German speaking people who settled in Pennsylvania. They brought with them many customs, traditions and skills that many people incorporated into their holiday traditions. Home and Backyard took a trip to the Lehigh Valley Heritage Center to chat with Jill Youngken Assistant Director and Chief Curator to find out more about the Pennsylvania Dutch and their holiday traditions.
A Pennsylvania Dutch Christmas: A Bit Of Holiday History
Christmas Traditions Of The PA Germans