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The miniature Christmas village is the English equivalent of the Pennsylvania Dutch word "putz."
Specifically, the Pennsylvania Dutch word originally specified the nativity scene. It derives from the original German verb "putzen," which in this context means "to decorate." Because of the strong family and community ties within Pennsylvania Dutch populations, the Christmas decoration quickly grew from the nativity scene to that of an entire village. In other words, the Christmas decorations honor both the strong beliefs and the community ties that are the hallmarks of the Pennsylvania Dutch.
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