Funeral Feasts
Raisin pie is still known as leicht (funeral pie). This pie was a favorite at the gathering of family & friends which was held after the funeral services. In fact, raisin pie was rarely served except at these funeral gatherings.
The Big Valley still serve cake & wine at funerals.
Up until World War I, everyone who attended a Pa. Dutch funeral was invited to dinner. These gatherings were known as sees-koocha schpree (sweet cake spree).
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 40° 31.091′ N, 75° 46.972′ W. Marker is in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, in Berks County. Marker is on the Kutztown Fairgrounds, home of the Kutztown Folk Festival. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 450 Wentz Street, Kutztown PA 19530, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dutch Folksong Tradition (here, next to this marker); Dew of Heaven (a few steps from this marker); Pennsylvania Half-Timbering (a few steps from this marker); The Mennonites (a few steps from this marker); The Moravians (a few steps from this marker); Quilting Lore (a few steps from this marker); The Bush Meeting
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Regarding Funeral Feasts. Excerpt from "Today... and Yesterday" by The Morning Call
Also see . . .
1. Funeral Pie Recipe. (Submitted on July 13, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. An Amish Mortuary Ritual at the Intersection of Cultural Anthropology and Lexicography. (Submitted on July 13, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. The Pennsylvania German Society. (Submitted on July 13, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
4. Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. (Submitted on July 13, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
5. Kutztown Folk Festival. (Submitted on July 13, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 13, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 213 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 13, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
