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Christmas in January?

Friday is known as Old Christmas and is commonly celebrated by the Amish in America. So, why is Friday known as Old Christmas? First, January 6 is celebrated as the day when the Three Wise Men visited Christ and gave … Continue reading

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Four Anker 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

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