Treats

Weird find: American Science & Surplus shop. The mission: Christmas gifts for the nephews. What a bizarre place- it was a mix-match of an army surplus store, an old hardware shop, the Dollar Tree and a Goodwill. Hmm.

{1904 German Postcard; St Nicholas Center} Collection}

Last Sunday, our little neighborhood church added a twist to the traditional Lessons and Carols. We celebrated the Feast of St. Nicholas. Our pastor wrote a special service with readings from Scripture, newspapers and poems mixed with hymns and anthems, to tell the story of St. Nicholas. We learned the origins of gifts in stockings and gifts down the chimney. Parishioners {young & old} were invited to leave their shoes by the church door. By the end of the program, chocolates, nuts and clementines *appeared* in our shoes. The evening concluded with a festive dinner.