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Anniversaries and Birthdays
According to Pastor Eduard Seib, most Volga Germans did not celebrate birthdays, baptismal days (name days), or silver or golden wedding anniversaries.
Because of this, church festivals played an even more significant role in their lives. Calendars were marked accordingly, and schedules were determined by the church calendar.
Church holidays brought needed variety to the routine patterns of a life full of toil and work.
Because of this, church festivals played an even more significant role in their lives. Calendars were marked accordingly, and schedules were determined by the church calendar.
Church holidays brought needed variety to the routine patterns of a life full of toil and work.
Source
Seib, Eduard. "Der Wolgadeutsche im Spiegel seines Brauchtums." Heimatbuch Der Deutschen Aus Russland 1967/1968 (1968). Print.
Last updated November 28, 2023