German American Society-Spokane

10/22/2023

10/05/2023

Frühschoppen (meaning: an alcoholic drink before midday in company) is the German and Austrian tradition to meet up at a pub, inn or tavern in the late morning (usually on Sundays). The specific customs vary from region to region. Frühschoppen is often a kind of brunch, but does not necessarily involve food. Frühschoppen is also often held at fun fairs, the most famous being Oktoberfest or Cannstatter Volksfest.
In Lower Bavaria and most of Upper Bavaria, Frühschoppen is understood to be a specific kind of brunch consisting of Weisswurst, sweet mustard, pretzels, and Weissbier (an unfiltered wheat beer). The Bavarian Frühschoppen began in rural areas and has originally taken place on Sundays in a tavern at the regulars' table (Stammtisch). During Frühschoppen, folk may discuss everyday life and politics. In the corner of the tavern or festival tent (Festzelt) there is typically a band playing Volksmusik. (Nowadays some places have pop, rock, and jazz bands.)
In many other regions of Germany, Frühschoppen is understood more generally to be a gathering in a pub on Sunday morning, traditionally held after church service. This usually includes the consumption of alcoholic beverages, but not necessarily that of a meal. With the decline of church attendance in Germany this tradition has become somewhat less common, but is still held up in many places, especially in rural areas.

10/05/2023

German meat loaf [Hackbraten). I started with the basic Betty Crocker recipe but substituted seeded rye bread, Mustard, rosemary, garlic, thyme, sage, bay leaf. No ketchup, no Worcestershire.

09/26/2023

Hey everyone! The German-American Society here in Spokane, is having their annual Oktoberfest this Saturday, September 30th starting at 4 pm. Will run to about midnight. The Das Stein Haus will be providing the food and we will have lots of authentic German bier on hand. See the flyers for info.

03/11/2023

Don't forget Eberhardt's Celebration of Life Saturday, March 11, at the German-American Society located at 25 W. 3rd Ave.

02/23/2023

The cost for this event is $20. per person.

01/28/2023

Of the castles in Germany, Neuschwanstein is the most famous because of Cinderella. But did you know Frankenstein was also inspired by a German castle?

01/25/2023

01/12/2023

Hey Everyone, It's time to renew our memberships. You can contact Inge at the number provided or send your $50 annual membership fee to 25 W. 3rd Ave, 99201.

01/08/2023

https://travelmotivationmores.com/what-does-this-writing-20cmb19-on-the-front-door-of-many-houses-in-germany-mean/?fbclid=IwAR2Wh414pNcIMd2FtzV8_g5_kN8ORRuh73jKnPgHrIWp50JJBuojXNtgRHE

When you traveled to Germany, have you ever wondered what does the symbol 20*C+M+B+19 mean? We noticed the symbols written in chalk on the frame above the

01/06/2023

Doors open at 5:30.

01/03/2023

The German Embassy in Washington, D.C. is hiring! Do you speak German and have what it takes to join our team? We are looking to fill the position for a senior advisor on digital policy in the Economic Affairs Department.

See details and apply by January 13: http://ow.ly/xtKV50MeU3C

01/02/2023

Here is a short article I ran across I found interesting. It is from a German site, but is in English. A brief overview of German immigration to the U.S.

https://www.deutschland.de/en/usa/us-immigration-americas-german-roots?fbclid=IwAR1dkRbHKJXLEWbA2wO2BtkrnXGG-WCZf2kUfdupObXVPgmGf9mfD8BR7x4

Germans are the largest immigrant group in the USA – and yet are the least visible.

12/24/2022

Merry Christmas from your friends at the German-American Society of Spokane, WA.

12/22/2022

A longtime member of our German-American Society Concordia Choir has passed away. Alfred Heston died January 8, 2022, surrounded by his children. He was a mainstay of our bass section for many years. A true, beautiful bass voice, Jerry could always hit the low notes. Jerry was always the life of the party. A private family mass will be held, and a memorial service is planned for later next year.

To read Jerry's full obituary, please visit the Hennessey Funeral Home website. Here is a link to his obituary:

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12/18/2022

The German Spritzgebaeck cookies or Spritz cookies are traditional Christmas cookies. Easy to make and no special ingredients needed.

12/18/2022

A 49-euro train ticket has been introduced in Germany. Millions of passengers now have the option to travel via local bus and train nationwide for only 49 euros per month. The ticket is viewed as an important contribution to reducing climate-damaging emissions.

12/18/2022

Christmas market Frankfurt 🇩🇪 🇩🇪

12/08/2022

Sleigh Rides in Bavaria 🇩🇪 🇩🇪

12/06/2022

HAPPY MONDAY!! It's Nikolaus Day and that's the time to have a "Weckmann", it's sweet bread shaped like a Nikolaus. The classic version has a clay pipe which we can't find in the USA. Did you see it? Weckmänner are made out of sweet yeast dough., and are not that difficult to make... Happy Baking!
https://mybestgermanrecipes.com/weckmann-yeast-dough/

12/06/2022

Cologne 🇩🇪 🇩🇪

12/04/2022

Nuremberg Chritskindlesmarkt 🎄😻 🇩🇪

12/04/2022

Direct German business investment in the US has more than doubled in the last decade, amounting to $637 billion last year. That has created nearly 900,000 jobs right here in America!

When we trade and invest in each other, we all win.

12/03/2022

Hello, This is a reminder that Elaine Schoen's funeral is tomorrow (Saturday) at 10 am at Hennessey Funeral Home located on North Division. The funeral will be followed by a celebration of life at the German American Society (25 w. 3rd Spokane). The German Concordia Choir to perform. Catered by Alpine Deli, with guests encouraged to bring a dish to share. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery Monday at 10:00.

10/13/2022

Sunday, October 16th, 11 am The German-American Society will be having a brunch prepared by Andrea from Alpine Deli. The cost is $20 per person. For reservations, please call 509-954-6964 or 509-710-2130. The bar will be serving $5 Orange Juice Mimosas and and Cranberry (Poinsenttia Mimosas) Mimosas.

10/11/2022

Marburg is a university town in the German federal state (Bundesland) of Hessen, capital of the Marburg-Biedenkopf district (Landkreis). The town area spreads along the valley of the river Lahn and has a population of approximately 72,000.

Having been awarded town privileges in 1222, Marburg served as capital of the landgraviate of Hessen-Marburg during periods of the 15th to 17th centuries. The University of Marburg was founded in 1527 and dominates the public life in the town to this day.

Like many settlements, Marburg developed at the crossroads of two important early medieval highways: the trade route linking Cologne and Prague and the trade route from the North Sea to the Alps and on to Italy, the former crossing the river Lahn here. The settlement was protected and customs were raised by a small castle built during the 9th or 10th century by the Giso. Marburg has been a town since 1140, as proven by coins. From the Gisos, it fell around that time to the Landgraves of Thuringia, residing on the Wartburg above Eisenach.

10/06/2022

Happy German-American Day! To learn more about German-American Day, please go here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German-American_Day

10/03/2022

Some highlights from Saturdays Oktoberfest celebration. Looks like everyone had a blast.

09/28/2022

Entry to this year's Oktoberfest is $10. Credit cards accepted. You can also get your bier and food tickets at the door. Should be lots of fun!

09/10/2022

Summer will be ending soon and so it's time to start up our dinners at the German club. The first dinner is set for September 17 at 6:30 pm. Doors will open at 5:30 pm. Our member, Patty Boylan, will be whipping up a delicious spaghetti meal with a strawberry salad, garlic bread and pumpkin bread pudding for dessert. The cost is $20. You can make reservations by calling 509-954-6964.

08/26/2022

Ludwig II was born in 1845 on the same day as his grandfather Ludwig I in 1786; the 'Dream King' is remembered for his Schlößer — above all Neuschwanstein — which inspired the Disneyland castle; his death was ruled a su***de but many believe it was murder; was it the nobility conspiring to have him eliminated because he was spending the state treasury on fairytale castles...? Whatever his failings, he was undoubtedly the most fascinating of all of Bavaria's rulers...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ludwig_II_of_Bavaria

08/17/2022

A view into Gereonstraße in Cologne with 120 years distance, looking to the east with the Cathedral in the background. Especially my American listeners may recognize the street. Here began in 1945 the Cologne Tank Duel, better known in the U.S. than even in Cologne, which should only end at the cathedral.