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Category Archives: Holidays
Four Ankerstein Creches
For those who build with Ankerstein it is traditional to build a crèche during the holidays. I will admit that I have only done this a couple of times as I usually have too many books that I want to … Continue reading
Posted in Ankerstein, Culture, Holidays
Tagged Anker, Blocks, building stone, Christmas, Creche, Hobbies, nativity scene, Three Wise Men
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Remembering the Little Town of Bethlehem
As Christmas Eve approaches I am thinking about my visit to Bethlehem back in September 2012. It is hard to believe that it has been eleven years ago. You can visit my post Over, Under and Around Jerusalem for more … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, History, Holidays, Memories, Travel
Tagged Bethlehem, Birth of Jesus, Christmas, church, Church Building, Church of the Nativity, Jesus, O LIttle town
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