Saskatchewan German Council
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Saskatchewan German Council
@skgermancouncil.bsky.social
Promoting German culture, language, customs, traditions and interests for the benefit of all Saskatchewan people.
December 23, 2025 at 7:07 PM
December 22, 2025 at 7:36 PM
📖✨ Our newest edition of the Postillion is now online, just in time for the holiday break. If you are looking for something enjoyable to read, we have you covered.

You can find the Winter 2025 Edition here: bit.ly/44A8x40
Older issues are also available.

🎄📚 Happy holidays and happy reading!
December 22, 2025 at 2:39 PM
You still can win fantastic prizes like a Lebkuchen chest from Gingerbread World, calendars and books about Germany from the German Consulate General Vancouver, a gift voucher for the Wheatland Express or a gift certificate from the Regina German Club.

bit.ly/4pewVjU
December 19, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Interested in preparing Husarenkrapferl, the traditional Austrian and Bavarian Christmas cookies?

They are beloved part of Advent and Christmas baking in Austria and southern Germany, and they are a staple on any traditional "Weihnachtsplätzchen" plate.
bit.ly/4pO84Um
December 18, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Today, you can open Door 17 of our Advent Calendar “Scenic Train Rides”. With a little luck, you could win one of our wonderful prizes!

bit.ly/4pewVjU

#GermanTraditions #Christmas #adventcalendar #germanculture
December 17, 2025 at 3:24 PM
If you enjoy playing the traditional German card game Skat, you are warmly invited to join our member group, the Saskatoon Skat Club, for their annual Christmas Skat on December 20, 2025, starting at 10:00 am.
More information here bit.ly/48VYlns

#GermanTraditions #CardGames #saskatoon
December 16, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Do you have an ugly Christmas sweater and are you ready to party? Then this event is for you. 🎄🎉 The German Club Regina is hosting its Ugly Christmas Sweater Party on Saturday, December 20.

Bring your festive spirit, and join the fun.

👉 bit.ly/3N21lYc
December 16, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Even though we are already on December 12 and right in the middle of our Advent Calendar, you can still open all the previous doors and take part for your chance to win wonderful prizes.
bit.ly/4pewVjU

#GermanTraditions #Christmas #adventcalendar #germanculture
December 12, 2025 at 8:02 PM
If you have some time this weekend, we invite you to discover our newest immigration story. Follow the journey of Alfred Kies, who left Germany in November 1955 to join his brother in Canada and begin a new chapter of his life. 👉 bit.ly/44FNY54
December 12, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Just a small reminder!
You can open door number 10 of our Advent Calendar featuring Scenic Train Rides today. Enjoy today’s route and have fun exploring! 🚆✨

bit.ly/4pewVjU

#germantraditions #Christmas #adventcalendar #germanculture
December 10, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Looking to practice your German in a friendly and relaxed setting in Saskatoon? Join the German Language School on December 14 at 2:00 pm at TOT Café, 513 Cope Way, Saskatoon.
Please RSVP to germanschoolsaskatoon@gmail.com
so they can reserve a suitable table for the group.
December 9, 2025 at 3:08 PM
December 8, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Open the next door of our Advent Calendar for your chance to win wonderful prizes. 🎁✨ bit.ly/4pewVjU

#germantraditions #Christmas #adventcalendar #germanculture
December 8, 2025 at 2:09 PM
December 5, 2025 at 8:26 PM
We have a yummy recipe for Cinnamon Stars for you, a perfect treat for the holiday season. ✨❄️🍪
Enjoy the cinnamon flavour that makes this time of year so special. 🌟🎄 bit.ly/44GIA2x

#germantraditions #christmasbaking #yummyfood #cinnamon
December 4, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Have you already opened the 3rd door of our Advent Calendar? 🎄✨🚂 Take a look here 👉 bit.ly/4pewVjU

#germantraditions #Christmas #adventcalendar #germanculture
December 3, 2025 at 5:29 PM
It is December 1st, the official launch of our online Advent Calendar “Scenic Train Rides”. bit.ly/4pewVjU

Join in and enjoy the chance to win various wonderful prizes.
A huge thank you to our generous supporters.

Good luck to all participants.
The prize draw will take place on Jan 6, 2026.
December 1, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Join the Volksliederchor Harmonie on Sunday, December 7, at the German Club Regina for their traditional Christmas Concert and enjoy an afternoon of German and English Christmas Songs.

#germanchristmas #germantradition
November 28, 2025 at 4:28 PM
We provide professional translation services from English to German and from German to English.
bit.ly/4ircCNp

And if you need a notarization for your translation, we can take care of that as well.
November 27, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Love German Lebkuchen? Gingerbread World has amazing holiday treats! gingerbread-world.com

Enter our “Scenic Train Rides” Advent Calendar on Dec 1 for a chance to win a festive Lebkuchen Chest.

Huge thanks to Gingerbread World for their support!
November 25, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Advent is coming quickly! 🕯️✨
A tradition that spans countries and generations: the Advent wreath. It’s lit each Sunday of Advent, filling the season with light and warmth.
Make your own wreath:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKQX...

#germantraditions #adventwreath
How to make your own Advent Wreath for Christmas
YouTube video by Saskatchewan German Council
www.youtube.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:22 PM
🧀What are the Swiss up to these days? Just winning World’s Best Cheese with a Gruyère aged 18 months and backed by 900+ years of cheesemaking tradition. Congratulations!
Read more: saskgermancouncil.org/.../switzerl...
#SwissHeritage #TraditionAndTaste #CulturalHeritage
November 17, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Watch your mailbox, the Postillion is en route!
Not on the list? Take out a subscription and join the journey:
saskgermancouncil.org/about-us/pos...

#germanculture #community #saskatchewan
November 14, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Crafts, cookies, and Christmas cheer!
Find unique gifts at the Christkindlmarkt Craft Show, hosted by the German Canadian Club Concordia of Saskatoon:
bit.ly/43ZCVnQ
🗓️ Saturday, November 15, 2025
📍 Nutana Legion

#germantraditions #Christmas #saskatchewan #saskatoon
November 13, 2025 at 5:02 PM