Known to some as St. Kosers' Day, Koserstag is a holiday rich with meaning and tradition.
Quick Facts
Koserstag is always held first Saturday of June.
All Kosers' Eve
The day before Koserstag is known as All Kosers' Eve. Traditionally, we call family members (Kosers and honorary Kosers), eat pizza, watch a movie, and camp out in the living room. (Well, mom and dad sleep in bed. The girls camp out.)
Koserstag Traditions
Koser Calendar: Koserstag marks the beginning of the Koser New Year
Koser Year Animals: each year is represented by an animal. Everyone draws a picture of the animal.
Everyone wears their favorite color and a traditional hat.
The Procession of Kosers: a parade through the house to the traditional playlist
Koserstag Playlist: a playlist of songs, contributed to by each Koser
Traditional Artwork: we do portraits of the family
Traditional Food: Everyone picks a dish to contribute toward dinner. Traditionally, something is grilled.
The Toast: the traditional toast at the start of dinner
2020
Calendar
Date: June 6, 2020 Year of the Panda
Playlist
Brian: Calypso / John Denver
Melissa: Hoedown / from "Rodeo", Aaron Copland
Lydia: Pöpcørn / Gershon Kingsley (and The Swedish Chef)
Amber: Sesame Street Theme
Portraits
Powerpuff Portraits, via Powerpuff Yourself
Dinner
Brian: Shrimp
Melissa: Corn on the cob
Lydia: Grapes
Amber: Marshmallows
Dessert: Brownie à La Mode
The Toast
To all Kosers, everywhere!