KLINE: I know other cultures have their traditions as far as New Year’s customs go, but for us Pennsylvania Germans, this is the thing to do for New Year’s Day.<\/p>\n
>> REPORTER: The tables are set here at Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ for 200 people to enjoy a meal from 11 to 2 on New Year’s Day. Now they know the taste of sauerkraut and pork can be a little bitter–they have a secret to cut it, they won’t tell us what it is but if you watch closely you can see.<\/p>\n
>> KLINE: This is what makes our’s special.<\/p>\n
>> REPORTER: Kline and several others from the church’s men’s fellowship group cook the 140 pounds of pork, cut open the bags of fermented cabbage, and make sure everyone enjoys their annual meal.<\/p>\n
>> KLINE: Just a little bit of brown sugar.<\/p>\n
>> REPORTER: Kline’s not very good at keeping secrets. People are shushing you.<\/p>\n
>> KLINE: I know, can’t give too many trade secrets away.<\/p>\n
>> REPORTER: But he is good at cooking.<\/p>\n
>> KLINE: If we run out we run out, that always makes us feel good because we know then that we did a good job.<\/p>\n
>> REPORTER: For nine dollars you can judge for yourself and maybe receive some luck in the New Year.<\/p>\n
>> KLINE: I want to wish a Hallich Nei Yeahr to everybody in Pennsylvania Germanland. <\/p>\n