The Uncharted Lancaster Podcast is back! In this episode, we explore the Pennsylvania Dutch Christmas tradition…
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Podcast: How the Lancaster Woolworth Sparked a Christmas Tradition
The Uncharted Lancaster Podcast is back! In this episode, we take a deep dive into the…
The Ornament Gamble: How the Lancaster Woolworth Sparked a Christmas Tradition
It’s the autumn of 1880 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. A young businessman has recently opened a store…
How the Lancaster Woolworth Sparked a Christmas Tradition
In 1880, F. W. Woolworth took a chance on "useless" Christmas tree ornaments pitched by a…
The Belsnickel: A Mischievous Spirit of Christmas Past
🎄✨ Meet the Belsnickel: Pennsylvania's Wild Holiday Legend! Forget the jolly Santa Claus—Pennsylvania German folklore brings…
Krampus: The Dark Side of Christmas Cheer
December 5th is Krampusnacht or Krampus Night. For those unaware, Krampus is a horned, anthropomorphic figure…
America’s first documented Christmas tree was here in Lancaster
Many of America's Yuletide customs were brought to Pennsylvania by European immigrants. Of them, a various…