Christmas Reflections Coming to the German American Museum
The traditional Christmas Reflections Open House will be held on Sunday, November 29th, from 11:00 AM to 3:30 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 noodle soup, harvest squash with sausage and rice, and hearty chili soup. The meal is topped off with delicious Black Forest ham and turkey salad sandwiches. The meal also includes a wide variety of desserts: traditional Christmas cookies with hot apple cider, bottled water, coffee and an adult refreshment. “You will be delighted with the meal and enjoy the many acquaintances and friends”, says Kathryn Kuennen, who makes beautiful and tasty traditional Christmas cookies. Suggested free will donation: adults $15, children $5.
Christmas Reflections also includes an awesome Bake Sale. The sale includes: pies, bars, Christmas cookies, breads, and many other delights. Stock up for the Christmas season.
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, St. Lucas, Iowa. Virginia Manderfield is very thankful for the dozens of ladies who provide Christmas cookies and other delights. This Christmas Reflections event will help support the tuckpointing of the museum building.
See what’s cool at the German American Museum. Check out the extensive Hummel artifact collection, the century-old German Zither, the century-old Ojibwe Nation beaded handbag, the Ho Chunk woven basswood and reed baskets, the Christmas displays, several display cases populated with family exhibits, and recent Czech and Native American artifacts.
“We are happy to note that the museum is leading the partnership of several local organizations in the creation of awareness of indigenous people. This historical roadway signage project is supported by the Episcopal Diocese of Iowa,” says Clair Blong. “We are installing the roadway signs in the historical Ho-Chunk Nation Turkey River Reserve area and neighboring towns like Auburn, Clermont, Eldorado, Spillville, St. Lucas, Jackson Junction, and Waucoma.”
A traditional St. Nicholas will be greeting the children in the museum. St. Nicholas wants to share a holiday goodies gift bag with each child. “The true story of Santa Claus begins with Nicholas,” says Janet Bodensteiner. “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,” says Janet.
“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,” says Val Tindall, our new Treasurer.