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Grischtbaam
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Pennsylvania German
pdc 2022 December 25
Etymology
From pdc Grischt Baam Christ tree. Compare de Christbaum.
Pronunciation
pdc /ˈɡrɪʃtbɑːm/
Noun
pdc noun m plural Grischtbeem or Grischtbaem
Christmas tree
2006, Mit Pennsylvaanisch-Deitsch darich's yaahr: A Pennsylvania German reader for grandparents and grandchildren, Editio Tintenfaß (publ.), page 129.
pdc Der Himmel schtrahlt, des Door is uff, / An Grischtbeem sin die Lichder druff. the sky is shining, the door is open, / the lights are in the Christmas trees.
pdc Christmas