Christmas Reflections will be held on Saturday, December 4th, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the German American Museum, Library and Family History Center in St. Lucas. This year the nourishment consists of three all-time favorites: chicken dumpling (spätzle) soup, harvest squash with sausage and rice, and chili soup with Hawaiian dinner rolls, Christmas cookies with hot apple cider, bottled water and coffee. This is a free will donation food event. The 1891 Financial Life (formerly the National Catholic Society of Foresters) is supporting the event.

Let’s get over those COVID blues and see what’s new at the Museum. Come see the recent donated Hummel collection, the German 1860s antique baby grand piano, the awesome Christmas displays in the attic, and the 12 new display cases, many already populated with special theme exhibits.

A traditional St. Nicholas will be greeting the children in the attic. St. Nicholas wants to share a holiday goodies gift bag with each child who climbs the stairs into the attic. According to the St. Nicolas 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. His 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.”

The Museum will also be open on Sunday, December 5th from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Refreshments include hot apple cider, coffee and Christmas cookies. Local artist, Dolores Buchheit and Marissa Goerend Krivachek, will be displaying selected paintings and pottery pieces respectively. Bring your children and grandchildren and enjoy the afternoon exploring the four levels of the Museum.