The traditional Christmas Reflections Open House will be held on Sunday, December 8th, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the German American Museum, Library and Family History Center in St. Lucas. The Christmas Reflections meal will be served in the attractive Museum dining room decorated for the Christmas holiday season.   

This year the abundant meal consists of three all-time favorites: chicken dumpling (spätzle) soup, harvest squash with sausage and rice, and hearty chili soup. The meal is topped off with delicious Black Forest ham sandwiches. The meal includes  a wide variety of desserts: traditional Christmas cookies with hot apple cider, bottled water, coffee and an adult refreshment.  Suggested meal donation is $15.00. 

This Christmas Reflections event is supported by the Melissa Lea Reicks Foundation of Lawler, Iowa, and the 1891 Financial Life (formerly  the National Catholic Society of Foresters), St. Lucia Court # 233 of St. Lucas, Iowa. This Christmas Reflections event will help support the upgrading of the electrical system and fire/security doors of the museum.  

See what’s new at the German American Museum. Check out the extensive Hummel artifact collection, the 1860s German antique baby grand piano, the stunning 100 year old beaded Ojibwe Nation handbag, the many Christmas displays, new display cases populated with family exhibits, and recent Czech and Native American artifacts.  

“We are happy to note that the museum roof rehabilitation project was completed very recently.  The new roof is made of red cedar shingles.  These were the original roofing material on this 1911 building,” says Clair Blong. “We now have a very handsome and beautiful building,” says Janet Bodensteiner.

A traditional St. Nicholas will be greeting the children in the chapel auditorium. St. Nicholas wants to share a holiday goodies gift bag with each child who ventures in the auditorium to watch classic Christmas movies.  

According to the St. Nicholas Center Website: “The true story of Santa Claus begins with Nicholas, who was born during the third century in the village of Patara in Asia Minor.  At the time the area was Greek and is now on the southern coast of Turkey.  

St. Nic’s wealthy parents, who raised him to be a devout Christian, died in an epidemic while Nicholas was still young.  Obeying Jesus’ words to “sell what you own and give the money to the poor,” Nicholas used his whole inheritance to assist the needy, the sick, and the suffering. He dedicated his life to serving God and was made Bishop of Myra while still a young man. Bishop Nicholas became known throughout the land for his generosity to those in need, his love for children, and his concern for sailors and ships.”  Hence, the good Saint Nic.  

Treat yourselves, your children and grandchildren to an enjoyable time exploring the three levels of the Museum and awaken the magic and spirit of Christmas in you. 

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