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Four Anker Creches

Posted on December 19, 2022 by vanbraman

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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Merry Old Christmas

Posted on January 6, 2021 by vanbraman

Today is Old Christmas and is commonly celebrated by the Amish in America. I have seen two explanations for this day so I will share both of them. First, since it goes along with the picture above, January 6 is … Continue reading →

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