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December 2023

    "Promoting German culture, language, customs, traditions and interests
for the benefit of all Saskatchewan people."  
Your Monthly News & Updates
Welcome to SGC's electronic update! This e-newsletter includes information on activities, events, services, programs and projects from the German community in Saskatchewan. Readers will also find information and events from SGC member groups.

Culture & Language

Online Advent Calendar - Adventskalender

"Exceptional Christmas Markets"

Have you opened the door of our Online Advent Calendar today? 

There are still some doors to discover exceptional Christmas markets across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg, and Canada, including Saskatchewan. To win prizes like in the pictures above, participate in the interactive quizzes! The mid-December prize draw will take place on the 12th! All names will also be entered in the final prize draw.


Special thanks to our Prize Sponsors: Gingerbread World and the German Consulate General Vancouver


Your support means a lot to us. Thank you for celebrating and spreading joy this holiday season!



Advent Calendar

Make your own Christmas Stollen

Indulge in the festive flavours of the holiday season with this delightful Christmas Stollen recipe. Originating from Germany, this traditional fruit and nut-filled bread is a staple during Christmas celebrations. With its rich history and delicious blend of ingredients, this recipe is sure to bring warmth and joy to your home during the most wonderful time of the year.



Stollen Recipe

German Holiday Traditions

Join in the delightful conversation with three guests as they discuss cherished German traditions that have been handed down through the ages. Explore the customs of Advent, Erntedankfest (Thanksgiving), the Christkindl market, the tale of St. Nikolaus, and their own heartwarming holiday recollections.




Listen the conversation

Build Little Houses for Christmas

Celebrating Advent with family and friends is an important tradition in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland during the four weeks before Christmas. Let us show you how you can make an Advent Calendar for your kids, or for yourself, to lighten up the season.



Watch the video

Events

December 5 to 18, 2023

Kulturgarten - Advent Wreath Display at Nutrien Wonderhub in Saskatoon. More information here.


December 6, 2023 to January 7, 2024

Das Schulhaus - Registration for classes - Registration is now open for classes starting in January. More information here.


December 9, 2023

Weihnachtsfeier - Celebrate Christmas at the Regina German Club, come join the club for a delicious meal. More information here.


December 15, 2023

Deutschtreff - Are you speaking a little German, or are you almost fluent? Das Schulhaus in Regina is providing an opportunity to meet German language learners. More information here.


December 15, 2023

German Language School Saskatoon - Come and chat in German in a relaxed atmosphere in Saskatoon. Meet language learners and others interested in German culture. More information here.


December 16, 2023

Christmas SKAT - Join the SKAT Club Saskatoon for three rounds on December 16th. More information here.


For additional events, check out our website here.



SGC MEMBERS

GENERAL INFORMATION

Youth Funding - Mach mit!


The SGC Youth Funding Program Mach mit! – Get involved! supports innovative youth projects with a German, Austrian or Swiss component. SGC member groups as well as other youth groups are eligible for funding. The Council is also accepting applications from individuals applying on behalf of a group of youth.

Applications for the Macht mit! – Get involved! program will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Successful groups are required to fill in a follow-up form to receive funding.

Mach mit!

Submit Your Event

Please submit your member group event to be posted on SGC's social media and in the e-newsletter.
Submit your Event
SGC MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS 

American Historical Society of Germans from

Russia, Regina

Austrian Canadian Edelweiss Club, Regina

Austrian Edelweiss Dance Association, Regina

Austrian Hunting and Fishing Club

CFCR Community Radio Society of Saskatoon Inc.

Concordia Alpenrose Schuhplattler Verein

Concordia Brass Band

Concordia Junior Alpenrose Dancers

Das Schulhaus - Regina German Language School Inc.

Department of International Language, U of R

German Canadian Club Concordia,Saskatoon

German Canadian Society Harmonie, Regina

German Language School Saskatoon Inc.

Hansel & Gretel Preschool Inc.

Imhoff Heritage Society, St. Walburg

Jagd- und Fischverein “Waidmann’s Lust”, Regina

Karnevalsgesellschaft Harmonie, Regina

Kochlöffel & Nudelholz: German-Canadian

Koch- und Backstudio

Kulturgarten Saskatoon

Lloydminster German Heritage Society Inc.

Melville & District German Heritage Club

Mennonite Heritage Village, Swift Current

Mount Olive Lutheran Church

Regina German Film Club

Saskatchewan Association of Teachers

of German, Saskatoon

Saskatchewan German Culture Assistance

Fund Inc.

Saskatoon German Heritage Society

Skat Club Saskatoon

Spiritwood German Canadian Club

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Regina

Village of Edenwold

Volksliederchor Harmonie Inc., Regina

Zichydorf Village Association




To learn about each member organization, click here:

SGC Member Groups

Saskatchewan German Council Inc. | Phone 306.975.0845 |

Email: office@saskgermancouncil.org| www.saskgermancouncil.org

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