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Pennsy Dutch Magikcal Art
These folk art "pictures" painted on barns and hung in homes have special meanings. They're the unique art form of a Shamanic practice of the Pennsylvania Dutch.
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PowWow - Pennsy Dutch Arcane Art
PowWow is a Shamanic or Pagan practice which combines the Pennsylvania Dutch Germanic/Nordic European and Native American traditions. It is uniquely American.
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PA Dutch Thanksgiving Feast
American Thanksgiving fare has been influenced by different groups of immigrants' traditional food. Celebrate the holiday and its history with a Pennsy Dutch feast.
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Breakfast Cake-Pennsylvania Dutch Recipe
An simple, quick recipe for breakfast cake. So easy, even the "cooking challenged" can do it! Great for Sunday brunch or as part of a hearty farm breakfast.
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Christmas Feast, Pennsylvania Dutch Style
Food is prominent in holiday celebrations. Imagine special days and their feasts.... Visualize the food, smell the aroma.... Share in a unique holiday cuisine....
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Fastnacht Day
Most Shrove Tuesday traditions being with wild revelry, in Pennsylvania Dutch country it is simple tradition designed to use up all the fat
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ROMANCE AND THE AMISH : Plain Truth/A Book Review
Set in present day Amish country, Jodi Picoult's Plain Truth is a fiction novel that unwraps the characteristic history, beliefs and social values that have come to mold the views of the Amish regarding romance and sexual relationships. After weaving accurate strands of fact through her manuscript, Picoult challenges their fiber in the form of unmarried, teenage Amish girl named Katie.
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The Voodoo Murder of Pennsylvania I: Background
This is what the press called the murder of Nelson Rehmeyer, the Witch of Rehmeyer’s Hollow. The killer’s were John Blymire, 18-year-old Wilbert Hess and 14-year-old John Curry who believed the witch had hexed them. PowWow is the magickal art of the Pennsylvania Dutch used for healing, protection, love and other positive purposes. According to belief, when one is hexed she or he has to find out who cast the hex in order to remove it. Rehmeyer and Blymire were both PowWow doctors, as the magickal practitioners of this art were called. Both were known as healers, although Rehmeyer’s talents were far greater than the younger Blymire’s. Explore the fascinating world of a witchcraft murder and trial unknown to most residents of the Keystone State.
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The Voodoo Murder of Pennsylvania II, the Crime and Trial
The background as to why Nelson D. Rehmeyer, the Witch of Rehmeyer’s Hollow, was murdered has been set in the first part of the Voodoo Murder of Pennsylvania. While the Pennsylvania Dutch and German populace of the Hexbelt of the commonwealth believed in spells, mainstream society thought this was silly superstition. There had witchcraft trials in Pennsylvania and William Penn sat on the grand jury of one of them, but, this was the 1920s. Judges and other elected officials believed that to give credence to the beliefs of the “superstitious” Dutch would make Pennsylvania the laughingstock of the USA. The court wanted to totally suppress any testimony about witchcraft. The press wrote about the sensational trial. This attracted the attention of lawyer Clarence Darrow of Scopes Monkey Trial Fame.
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Witchcraft Wars, Trials and Hunts in Pennsylvania
Witchcraft in Pennsylvania? When people think of witchcraft trials, Salem comes to mind. The Keystone State also had witchcraft wars that Salem did not have. Pennsylvania’s witch’s fared better that Massachusetts’s because none were put to death. But, there was no mass hysteria in Pennsylvania like there was in Salem. The Rehmeyer murder resulted in the Governor trying to eradicate PowWow, the magickal practice of the Pennsylvania Dutch, believing it to be silly superstition, but that just drove the practice underground. William Penn, the Quaker founder of the commonwealth took part in the earliest recorded trial. Discover the witches of Pennsylvania.
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Blueberry Pie with Crumb Topping Recipe
This recipe, used by a Mennonite farmer's wife, is great tasting and easy to make. And it's also good for you, since blueberries are rich in antioxidants.
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Cultural Isolates and Memeology
<left><img src="http://www.suite101.com/files/topics/11243/files/7.gif" align=left></a></left>Cultural isolates are cultures surrounded by different cultures. An example could be the Pennsylvania Dutch in reference to other Pennsylvanians located in the Northeastern United States.
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HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING
So many parties, so little time to cook. The solution can be found in a new crop of cookbooks.
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A Brief Look at the World of the Amish
The Amish culture is steeped in tradition and history. All Amish follow the Ordnung, or rules that are set for them by the Bible, but it's not just all work and no play.
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Genealogy Definitions and Terminology
Initials after ancestors' names may not all be titles or degrees. Instead, they might provide unexpected and useful information. So can information on cultural groups.
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Ghosts of a Homestead Farmhouse
The hauntings were three former residents' apparitions and two pieces of furniture. There was communication with two ghosts and the presence of the third was felt.
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Gourmet Recipe for Homemade Potato Salad
Here are a just a few of many possibilities for this classic menu item. Ditch the store-bought stuff and add excitement to plain potato salad by trying these ideas.
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White Witches - Cunning Folk?
Wise women/men didn't practice the witchcraft condemned as working with the devil. They used magick only for good. One of the best examples: Pennsylvania Dutch PowWow.
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Fantasy Houses
Writing fantasy tales will naturally flow after creating a fairytale house on your very own worktable.
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Fun times in PA Dutch Country
Rolling farmlands with Amish buggies, Broadway style shows, wineries and shopping - a perfect day trip or week long vacation waits in Lancaster County.
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PA Deutsch New Year’s Dinner
Immigrants from the European Palatinate region brought their hearty recipes to America, then added New World native foods to them, creating "Pennsy Dutch" cuisine.
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PhotoShop: Mandala Symmetry
Use ancient Tibetan mandalas and contemporary mandala examples to teach the concept of symmetry while also teaching the basics of PhotoShop.
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The Quince-Quintessential Fruit of Fall
Once very popular, quinces fell out of favor. That's a pity. Among fruit trees, it is one of the most ornamental.
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Vintage Train Trips in Central Pennsylvania
Experience the romance of rail travel on historic trains powered by vintage steam locomotives and powerful diesel engines in central Pennsylvania.
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Child of Cleveland's West Side Market
Cleveland's turning out great chefs. One its best, Chef /Owner Gabriel Bremer of Salts, calls Cambridge MA home. From musician to star chef, follow along.
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The History of the Easter Bunny, and more!
Find out the story behind the story, and visit some great links related to the ever-popular holiday hare!
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American History in the Metropolitan Museum
After intensive renovations the Metropolitan Museum reopens the historic rooms in the American Wing Galleries and invites visitors to a walk through American history.
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Barnes Museum Moves Downtown
The saga of the Barnes Foundation and their new museum to be built on Museum Row in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, moves forward as the Philly City Council approves a lease.
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Crock Pot® Apple Butter
You don't need to spend hours in the kitchen to prepare apple butter. You can easily make apple butter at home using a Crock Pot® and a few simple ingredients.
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Death Camps for Dogs
Puppy Mills are not only inhumane, but an embarrassment to the human race. Animals, who come from a substandard Puppy Mill can cause news owners unecessary grief and cost more to raise.
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Groundhog's Day
The Author of "Fertility Goddesses, Groundhog Bellies and the Coca-Cola Company" explores the surprising origins of this holiday about a little rodent
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Julia Spicher Kasdorf
Shedding her outward Mennonite appearances, young Julia ventures to New York City to begin a life of education at New York University.
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North Central PA Covered Bridges
Covered Bridges are a unique and dying part of American history, but the bridges are located in scenic spots that give a traveler something pleasant to look at.
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Selecting RV Caravan Destinations
With a number of caravan companies offering endless destinations, it can be hard to choose just one. Here is a list of popular selections for travelers to consider.
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Shopping for Arts and Crafts on Vacation
For many artisans and crafters, a great vacation involves browsing and appreciating the creativity of others. Consider these popular shopping venues.
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The Deserters - Hessian Mercenaries
A number of the early settlers that arrived in the Colonies did so as mercenaries hired by King George to fight the rebelious bunch. And some of them never went home!
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Weather Predictions by Animals
Humans have used animal behavior to predict weather and storms for centuries. Today some still rely on Groundhog Day predictions for prolonged winter or early spring.
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American Pagan Folk Protection
Pagan magick includes warding, protective magick against negativity and harm, and banishing, making the unwanted leave by the use of positive energy.
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An Introduction to the Amish Population
The Amish are members of an Anabaptist Christian denomination, best known for their preference for a plain and simple way of life, which shuns technology.
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Book Review: Bold American Food by Bobby Flay
This is Bobby Flay's first cookbook before he became the Food Network host as we know him today. Read what I think about his first book!
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Budget Travel in Philadelphia
Gooey cheesesteaks are a must in Philadelphia and so are imitating Rocky, visiting the Mütter Museum and seeing the Liberty Bell.
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Central Pennsylvania Attractions and Sites
From scenic farmlands to drives along the Susquehanna River, Central Pennsylvania offers unique experiences such as walking in old growth forests or sampling local food.
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