Monday, June 15, 2009

German Contributions to America

Visiting Hermann and other formerly German settlements along the Missouri River, one remembers the things German immigrants brought to America; how wonderful:

  • Breweries
  • Beer gardens
  • Wineries
  • The town band
  • Oktoberfest
  • Clock towers
  • Turnverein (fellowship groups, like today’s “athletic clubs”)
  • Bratwurst (and knackwurst, liverwurst, wieners, and so on)
  • Dance halls
  • Potato pancakes
  • Music schools and conservatories
  • Pumpernickel bread

Thank you!

1 comment:

Pablo said...

Yes, thank you, German immigrants.