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December 2011 - Nr. 12
Merry Christmas and the best of Seasons from Echo Germanica

Austrian Society Advent

Christine Meyer, President of the Canadian Austrian SocietyOne of the loveliest gatherings is the annual get-together at the Delta Chelsea Inn in downtown Toronto invited to by the Canadian Austrian Society. President Christine Meyer and her assisting helpers have the pattern down pat. A festively decorated ballroom is made into a cozy party room by the hotel staff.

The Oesterreich Ensemble under Manfred Petz
The Oesterreich Ensemble under Manfred Petz The Oesterreich Ensemble under Manfred Petz
The Oesterreich Ensemble under Manfred Petz The Oesterreich Ensemble under Manfred Petz
Willi Platzer, instrumental and vocal
Willi Platzer, instrumental and vocal Willi Platzer, instrumental and vocal
Willi Platzer, instrumental and vocal Willi Platzer, instrumental and vocal

The famous goulash with "Salzstange"Between 7pm and 9:30pm a tight program is spooled off that includes the Delta’s famous Goulash Soup and Salzstangerl. All tables are festively laden with cakes, cookies, nuts and fruits. An open bar is ready to serve anything; coffee is available later too, mind you, with all the Viennese trimmings.

Dr. Manfred Straka as M.C.The entertainment is in a class by itself: Dr. Manfred Straka as MC announces one fabulous presentation after the other: An always thoughtful Gunther Kunzelmann tells relevant stories and Manfred Petz conducts the Gunther KunzelmannOesterreich Ensemble, formerly members of other choirs. Willi Platzer gives instrumental interludes and in the end, after present children get a gift and a cheque to SOS Kinderdorf has been announced, after the soup Nelda Strakaand other treats everyone sings along to the accordion lead of Mrs. Straka.

The end is always heartfelt with Willi Platzer and Gunther Konzelmann singing “Stille Nacht” and the 2nd and 3rd verse everyone joins in. This is a true mood creator for the right kind of Christmas.

Helmut Gschösser Visiting with Mrs. Nast
Helmut Gschösser Visting with Mrs. Nast

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Carolling by the
Hansa Choir


Austrian Society Advent

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