German students visit Historic German Moravian settlement
On Dec. 14, 50 German students from the Garden City middle and high schools traveled to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to visit the Historic German Moravian settlement and visit an outdoor Christmas market.
Once the group arrived at Bethlehem, they began their tour of the Historic German Moravian settlement founded in 1741. Led by guides dressed in clothing typically worn by Moravians in the 1700s, students visited the buildings in which the settlers lived, worked and worshipped. Students learned about the beliefs of the Moravians, including their views on equal opportunities for education and rights, and the importance of coming together to support the common good of the community.
After the tour, the students made a stop in a bookstore in the town for hot cocoa, candies and unique gifts. In the afternoon, students enjoyed visiting the Christkindlmarkt, an outdoor German Christmas market housed in several heated tents where traditional German food, beverages and holiday crafts from the U.S. and Germany were sold. Live music was provided by local vocal and instrumental groups.
This year’s Bethlehem trip was a success, and the visit continues to be a favorite outing for German students and their parents every December.
