Sorry it's a day late - but I had a good excuse. I was celebrating a beloved friend's birthday. So here it is...
In honor of St. Patrick's day....What are your family roots? German, Italian, Hungaria (inside joke - let's just say that it's a good thing I teach Math and not geography)? And...Do you have any traditions that stem from family origins? This answer may have several parts to it and feel free to share more than one.
I am a European mutt. On my mom's side I have Irish, Welsh, Swedish, and I think a little French. On my dad's menno side we have a little French (I think), German, and some Russian. Any one of my family members is free to add, delete, or correct this list. As far as traditions...my cousin A. makes some YUMMY swiebach (sp?) - type of bread and my uncle D. always makes great pfernessee (sp?) for Christmas. There might be some more - but that's currently all I can think of.
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Well... your question makes me realize that I need to find out more about my paternal Grandma's ancestry... and the same for my maternal Grandpa. I know Grandpa Stauffer's background with the Schwenkfelders in Eastern PA and I know the Russian Menno heritage of Grandma Selma. Good question, Anna! I have noticed on BOTH sides of my family that we seem to have a tradition of turning out to be teachers... what's with that?
well, my heritage is German and Hungarian, as far as i know.
my grandmother passed along some amazing hungarian recipes for my family....cabbage is a staple in hungarian cooking, as well as lots of fatty ingredients (like sour cream).
i want to visit hungary someday...for a "roots" tour of sorts. heritage is important.
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