Mountain Folklore

08/12/2023

"Hallicher Grisctdaag zu Dir: En Winsch fer Grischtdaag Sege" - a bilingual wish for Christmas blessings. Recorded live at Christmas on the Farm, Pennsylvania The Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center, Kutztown, PA

Merry Christmas to You: A Wish for Christmas Blessings

Written by David Lee Kline
12/1/21

English to Pennsylvania Dutch dialect by Douglas J. Madenford

Written for the Schwenkfelder Museum & Library, Pennsburg, PA

Bilingual Lyrics Below...

Hallicher Grischtdaag zu Dir
Hallicher Grischtdaag zu Dir

May your holidays be filled with blessings and lots of yuletide cheer

May the embers of your fireplace keep you warm at night

May the crops you grew sustain you through the dark

May the joy of children fill your waking hours

May the furry friends within your home fill you with delight

May the heirlooms of your loved ones bring you joy

May the traditions of your forebears add meaning to your life

May springtime bless you with fertile fields and more

May God bless you abundantly and always hold you dear

Pennsylvania Dutch Dialect Translation

Meeg dei Feierdaage mit Sege un viel Yuletide Frehlichkeit gfillt sei.

Meeg die gliehende Esche vun deim Feierhaerd dich warem in re Nacht halde.

Meeg die Kropps, die du gebauert hoscht, dich darrich der Dunkel naehre.

Meeg die Freed vun Kinner dei Schtunne fille.

Meeg die belziche Freind in deim Haus dich mit Wonne fille.

Meeg die Faimilieschticke vun dei geliebte dich Freed bringe.

Meeg Lewe die Iwwerleefring vun dei Voreldere Mehning zu deim dezuduhe.

Meeg sege die Friehyaahrzeit dich mit fruchtbaare Felder un meh sege

Meeg Gott dich iwwerflissich sege un allsfatt dich in lieb halde.

"Hallicher Grisctdaag zu Dir: En Winsch fer Grischtdaag Sege"Merry Christmas to You: A Wish for Christmas BlessingsWritten by David Lee Kline12/1/21English t...

06/12/2023

https://www.readingeagle.com/2023/12/06/mountain-folklore-this-holiday-season-is-filled-with-music-and-giving/

Here is Dave Kline’s musical schedule over the next couple of weeks.

02/12/2023

'Twas a wonderful day at Christmas on the Farm in Kutztown. Here's a sampler recap video. Thanks to everyone who came out and enjoyed this special holiday event at The Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center, Kutztown, PA.

Here's a sampler of the holiday fun and charm of the annial Christmas on the Farm open house at the Pennsylvania German Heritage & Cultural Center, Kutztown,...

02/12/2023

Order now for holiday gift giving or personal listening enjoyment.

Der Belsnickel Suite is the world's first, and still the only full, symphonic Pennsylvania Dutch creation. Available now for this holiday season the CD, containing the original classical music for Christmas by David L. Kline with the full 65 piece Mountain Folk Symphony Orchestra, the music is a homage to the Pennsylvania Dutch, Pennsylvania German tradition of a folkloric yuletide visitor known as Der Belsnickel. Der Belsnickel Suite takes the listener on a whimsical Christmas Eve and Christmas Day visit to a Pennsylvania German farm back in the 1800s. Guests and family gather to celebrate and a good time is had by all. Narration by Dave Kline and Douglas J. Madenford sets the mood for each scene and the music does the rest. Also included on this CD is an original Pennsylvania Dutch poem by Dave Kline, narrated by Douglas J. Madenford, called "Der Belsnickel Nacht".

$15 includes shipping and handling.

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29/11/2023

In today's Reading Eagle in the Mountain Folklore column.

It’s a treat for the mind, body and spirit.

25/11/2023

UPCOMING HOLIDAY SHOWS

Thursday, 11/30/23, 6 to 8pm, Dave Kline & The Mountain Folk Band @ Judy's on Cherry, the grand finale of our 2023 farm fresh to table foodie-mysic series. Reservations in the music area are a must. 610-374-8511. judysoncherry.com

Friday, 12/1/23, 12:30 to 1:30pm: Dave Kline solo. Christmas Party for Spring Township Seniors Group at Weaver's Market.

Saturday, 12/2/23, 1:30 to 2:30pm: Dave Kline solo. Christmas on the Farm, Pennsylvania German Heritage Center, Kutztown, PA. Event runs from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Enjoy a Pennsylvania Dutch Christmas, featuring visits from the Belsnickel, traditional music, kids activities, folklife demonstrations, and seasonal activities. This event is free to the public, and fun for the whole family.

Monday, 12/4/23, 6 to 9pm: Dave Kline & The Mountain Folk Trio, Bountiful Berks Awards Banquet. B.A.R.N.'s Bountiful Berks Banquet

Friday, 12/8/23, 7 to 9pm: Reading Philharmonic Christmas Concert at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, free to the public. Dave Kline guest perfomer with many original Christmas songs.

Wednesday, 12/13/23, 4 to 6pm: Dave Kline & Ken Gehret, Mountain Folk Duo, Light the Lane at Clover Hills Winery, Breinigsville, PA

Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 12/14, 15, 16, 17/23: Dave Kline & Tom Montgomery as the Mountain Folk Alpine Duo at Hollerbach's German Restaurant, Sanford, Florida. Set times vary by day.
Hollerbach's German Restaurant

Wednesday, 12/20/23, 7:15 to 9am: Dave Kline solo, along with other talent. Breakfast of Thanks — Hispanic Center of Reading and Berks County, PA

Friday, 12/22/23, 5:45 to 7:45pm: Dave Kline & The Mountain Folk Band present a Mountain Folk Christmas at Berks County Parks & Recreation's Holiday Festival of Lights at the Gring's Mill Recreation Area, Wyomissing, PA. Free parking and admission!

Saturday & Sunday, 12/23 & 12/24/23, 10:30am to 12:30pm: Dave Kline & Ken Gehret as The Mountain Folk Duo serve up street performances during the annual holiday food pickup at Dundore & Heister's, Wyomissing, PA. Order ahead then come pickup and enjoy the music. Join in if you please. https://dundoreandheister.com/

Sunday, 12/31/23, 4 to 7pm: Dave Kline & The Report serve up a rockin' New Year's Eve German Time Zone Style at the Reading Liederkranz complete with the first-ever pretzel drop to the New Year! When it's 6pm in Pennsylvania, it's Midnight in Germany so you can enjoy this party then go home early or go to another party! Quite unique!

Wednesday, 1/10/24, 5:30 to 7:30: Dave Kline performs solo at the annual Pennsylvania Farm Show, Harrisburg, PA

Dundore & Heister is a locally sourced butcher specializing in whole animal butchery located in Wyomissing - Berks County, Pennsylvania.

24/11/2023

https://www.berksag.org/2023bountifulberksbanquet.html

22/11/2023

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The pilgrims learned from a Native American to plant Bunker with crops to provide a rich and sustaining fertilizer.

15/11/2023

Meet Nora Morales.

A change of career plans works out well for the baker, who works at the Wyomissing Restaurant and Bakery.

09/11/2023

https://www.readingeagle.com/2023/11/08/mountain-folklore-sentinel-tree-stands-watch-in-the-wyomissing-park/

Most people who use the Wyomissing Park trail system for walking, riding, jogging and recreation in general have seen it.

06/11/2023

https://readingmusicalfoundation.org/dlk-family-folk-fund/

Donate to David L. Kline Family Mountain Folk Fund

01/11/2023

https://www.readingeagle.com/2023/11/01/mountain-folklore-father-and-son-are-successful-tradesmen/

Jim and Dave Lewis share feelings on what motivates them and what it takes to be successful entrepreneurs.

25/10/2023

My annual tale for Halloween in today's Reading Eagle.

This tale is in keeping with the spirit of the season.

24/10/2023

19/10/2023

Weekly newspaper article by Dave Kline...

The garlic bulbs love wintering over and often pop some green up above the ground as a first sign of spring.

13/10/2023

We're celebrating our October appearance at Judy's with a fabulous farm fresh to table Thanksgiving preview and this has become a very popular series and theme so be sure to make an advance reservation and if you want to be in the music room tell them when you reserve. (610) 374-8511.

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11/10/2023

We are already preparing for Christmas on the Farm, December 2nd, 11:00am to 4:00pm! If you or someone you know would be interested in being a demonstrator, vendor, or volunteer for this event, please contact us at [email protected] or (610) 683-1589.

11/10/2023

https://www.readingeagle.com/2023/10/11/mountain-folklore-collecting-instruments-jars-bottles-and-such/

The Reading Musical Foundation manages a program called Operation Replay, taking in used instruments, having them refurbished then providing them to Berks County music students who want to learn mu…

04/10/2023

04/10/2023

https://www.readingeagle.com/2023/10/04/mountain-folklore-sam-schmidthubers-musical-journey-continues-on-an-upward-path/

Sam and his music have continued to mature and evolve, and everything keeps getting better.

27/09/2023

In today's Reading Eagle...

The Reading Liederkranz carries forward the 155-year-old tradition of celebrating the marriage of majestic Bavaria’s Crown Prince Ludwig to Princess Maria Theresa Henriette Dorothea of Austria-Este…

25/09/2023

15/09/2023

Country radio finally gets down with the Nitty Gritty.