Belsnickel is indeed real, and Pennsylvania Dutch Christmas is a forgotten treasure of American holiday culture.

The Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts is piloting a program to get native Pennsylvania Dutch speakers certified as court interpreters. For the first time, Pennsylvania Dutch-speaking ...

Once, while attending a conference on early immigration history, Janet Sheeres heard that Jewish women who immigrated to America were out in the community doing good for society while the Dutch women ...

The holidays are filled with history — from tree cuttings, decorations and gift exchanges to caroling and family gatherings. And, of course, no holiday tradition would be complete without food. Some ...

The Berks History Center announced the continuation of its in-person and online Pennsylvania Dutch Language Classes which offer an immersive experience in the culture of the Pennsylvania Dutch.

DANVILLE, Pa. — We are celebrating Christmas Pennsylvania Dutch style! Shoofly Pie is delicious molasses flavored dessert that is prepared in many PA Dutch homes as a Christmas tradition. We visited ...