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FormatJournal Article
Author, AnalyticFritsch, Peter V.
Title, AnalyticEn Langschwammer Nei Yaahrs Winsch = A Longswamp New Year's Wish
Journal TitleJournal of the Center for Pennsylvania German Studies
Date of PublicationWinter 2001
Volume ID8
Issue ID1
Location in Work21-23, ill.
AbstractPeter V. Fritsch, his sister Peggy Beach, and her two sons, Randy and Joel Beach, continue a Pennsylvania Dutch tradition of singing in the New Year, spending the week between Christmas and New Year visiting nursing homes and the elderly to give the Nei Yahr's Winsch and then play instrumental pieces as well as songs with lyrics. Includes the Winsch in Pennsylvania German dialect along with an English translation.
NotesMillersville University.
Call NumberMKI Periodicals
MKI TermsPennsylvania Dutch -- Social life and customs/ Pennsylvania-German dialect/ Music