Vol. 6 No 12
Dec. 10, 2014
We Dream of Christmas
A Thought at Christmas
Submitted by Mrs. Rudy, Kathryn Detweiler
The only hope that’s left to man upon this troubled earth is the hope that God gave at Bethlehem, at the Messiah’s birth.
Holidays and Reunions
By Sarah Miller
When I was growing up we didn’t get together for the holidays, since I was one of the youngest in our family and the older ones all had their families … some living in other communities … and it would have been hard to get all together. But, every several years we would have family reunions in different communities, which has always been great. This summer, it was held in Troutville, Pennsylvania. Next year’s is planned to be in Fredericktown, Ohio.
Memories of Christmas
Submitted by Barbara Ann Detweiler
I remember when I was little how, when we had our annual Christmas Gathering, we children sat on the floor around Grandmother and she passed out small gifts like gloves, pencils or socks. Then, sometime during the day, we went out to sled ride or throw snowballs.
The Last Minute Rush
Submitted by Rudy Kathryn Detweiler
We begin to think of Christmas, Around Thanksgiving Day, And make our lists and purchase cards, But it still seems far away. Then suddenly we realize, It’s but two short weeks away, And we join the crowds in shopping, With no time left to delay. That same last minute rush again, But we somehow get it done. And after all, it’s Christmas time, And the rush is rather fun!
Memories of an Old Fashion Cookie Exchange for Christmas
By Mrs. Rudy Kathryn Detweiler
Each year, the first part of December, ten or more lady friends would get together and decide what cookie recipe each would prepare for our cookie exchange. (Not one could be like any other.) Then the fun part! Everyone would bring a dish for a luncheon - homemade soups, salads, breads, etc. and ten (or more) plates of their unique cookies to exchange. We’d finish the day with coffee and tea while sampling some of the cookies that came. The husbands and children were excited to see Mother come home with ten different kinds of cookies. And yes, usually all were gone before Christmas arrived. Continued on pages 7
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