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October November December 2008 Volume 3 Number 4
Leo Mayer
President, Landesverband der
Donauschwaben, USA
Liebe
Donauschwaben, Dear Friends,
The Donauschwaben Christmases of yesteryear were spiritual, with humble gifts
for the children, yet filled with gratitude for the gift of life, family, and
friends. Simply, The words of Friedrich Rückert (1788-1866) describe the sentiments in:
“Remembrance is the only paradise from which we cannot be expelled.”
Christmases of war, expulsion, refugee-and-death camps were extremely brutal, harsh, and inhumane. Survival was questionable, feelings numb. Unwanted, often hunted, hopeless. Simply described with the words of Katharina Nysten (1963): “There was Christmas without gifts. There was no hope, no candy. There was no feeling for a thanks. There was not even holy. There was no gladness for old Yule. There was no home, just worthless money. There was not even a glistening star. There was no face of merry.” Faith in God, his gifts to us, i.e. hope, endurance, the will to survive, and to work hard, picked us up again and brought us to new shores, a new Heimat, new hope. Christmases of the new homelands brought us freedom, opportunities and success. The generations born here enjoy a world of riches. The stories they hear from their families and friends, the “Erlebnisgeneration- Survival Generation”, seem so unreal, so unbearable. “How could you stand it and survive those times?” Have you every wondered why you have been given so much by your parents, Omas and Opas? They cuddle you with love, try to keep you from any wants and harm. You are their treasures, as well as your own, treat yourself accordingly. “New Generations of Donauschwaben”, please , value the gifts you have received from your ancestors- their values, their faith, their endurance and their love of their culture. Many of you do, but please don’t give up because it might not be considered to be “IN”. Your inheritance is a wealth, treat it with respect, character and honor. Be thankful for your heritage. Take the mandate give to you, and continue to uphold it. BE PROUD TO BE A SCHWOB! Leo Mayer President
Angenhme Feiertage und alles
Gute im neuen Jahr wuenschen Euch Anni und Eddy Palffy
Merry Christmas from The Bauers Dennis & Donna
Frohe
Weihnachtszeit, und
ein glueckliches " Neue Jahr " 2009 Wuenscht
der Donauschwaebischer Hilfs & Jugendverein von New York an
alle Mitglieder. May
the freedoms we value bring
joy to you and yours this
holiday season and
throughout the coming year. Mit
freundlichen Gruss George
Ritter. Sec. Magda Metzger
The UNITED GERMAN HUNGARIAN Executive Board, Board of Governors, Committee Chairmen and Committee Members, all Auxiliary Groups, and the officials of the BAYERISCHER VV wish a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR to
all our members, families and friends!!! 
VISITING AUTHOR/EDITOR ARTICLE DECEMBER 2008
FROHE WEIHNACHTEN 2008
Forwarded From Akron Donauschwaben, German Family Society Präsident: Sepp Geiser
Ich wuensche euch ein Froehliche Weihnachten, sowie ein gesegnetes Neues Jahr, und dass aller beste mit Frieden fuer dass Jahr 2009.
I wish you a Merry Christmas and the very best in the coming New Year. I hope that 2009 is full of happiness, health and peace and that you may be surrounded by the love of your family and friends.
mit freundlichem Gruss, Sepp Geiser
O schöne, herrliche Weihnachtszeit!
O
schöne, herrliche Weihnachtszeit!
Heinrich Hoffmann von Fallersleben
The Danube
Swabian Foundation of the U.S.A., Inc.
Many Jahre ago, there were zwei alte Omas sitting im nass kaltes Wetter. They
were giving their old horse a chance to rest beside their wagon. They were on
the way back von Dorf, mit dem wagon filled with Geshenke needed to finish the
Weihnachtszeit festivities. Upon returning to their travels, der alte Gaul is
grum geht in its back left foot. The Omas were quite worried about finishing the
trip Daheim since it was getting Dunkel. When they came to a fork in the road,
one Oma wanted to take the kurzer Weg to the left although the road was filled
with Schollen und Löcher. Her friend wanted to take the longer, straighter,
well-traveled path to the right. After a kleiner Streid, they agreed to travel
along the road to the right. Much to their pleasure they received needed Hilfe
along the way and were safely Daheim before der Dunkelheit. They had much joy
with their families that evening and wished each other a, “Frohe Weihnachten!”
Moral of the story: Bleib echt, langsam und gerade. Remember to take this
Christmas holiday and New Year slow and steady. Stay true to your family and
friends. Hug an Oma!! No matter the difficulties of the day, trust in the Wurzel
(roots) und traditions of our heritage to guide you down the “right” path. Wishing you and your familyA frohe WeihnachtenAnd a Happy New YearEddie TulliusStiftungspräsident
FROHE WEIHNACHTEN und ein glückliches NEUES JAHR! WEIHNACHTEN
Markt und Strassen stehn verlassen, Still erleuchtet jades Haus, Sinnend geh ich durch die Gassen, Alles sieht so festlich aus. An den Fenstern haben Frauen Buntes Spielzeug fromm geschmückt Tausend Kindlein stehn und schauen, Sind so wunderstill beglückt. Und ich wandre aus den Mauern Bis hinaus ins freie Feld, Hehres Glänzen, heilges Schauern! Wie so weit und still die Welt! Sterne hoch die Kreise schlingen, Aus des Schnees Einsamkeit Steigts wie wunderbares Singen- O du gnadenreiche Zeit!
DANUBE SWABIAN FOUNDATION USA Leo Mayer, Chairman *** Ed Tullius, President *** Joe Stein, Vice-President Shawn Dangel, Treasurer*** Rosalia Burmeister, Secretary
PHILADELPHIA WEIHNACHTEN
Forwarded From Philadelphia Donauschwaben
A scene from our yearly Children's Christmas Play. The
children work extremely hard every year, and we are proud of them.
We are always seeking contributing authors for Website articles. Please write to the webmaster, tcthornton1@sbcglobal.net if you have an interest in submitting material. Please consult the final section of this newsletter for recommendations for article/image submission to L-USA Website Also, please note that all newsletters will now be archived at http://donauschwaben-usa.org/newsletter_archives.htm after being updated on website. Thomas C. Thornton, M.D. Webmaster, Landesverband der Donauschwaben, USA
Word of God
The following scripture verses are taken from Matthew, Chapter 7, beginning with verse ... 12. Do for others what you would like them to do for you. This is a summary of all that is taught in the law and the prophets. 13. You can enter God's Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose the easy way. 14. But the gateway to life is small and the road is narrow, and only a few ever find it.
Reprinted with Permission Chicago American Aid Society, Donauschwaben 6540 N Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL 60631-1750 USA
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