An Old World Christmas by Dr William B Woon
Dr Woon recalls a Heidelberg Christmas in 1972 while a graduate student in Old Texts at the University of Heidelberg. He notes Germany’s simple, tradition rich observances, the Bach Christmas Oratorios in Holy Spirit Church, and the enduring church heritage from the 12th century to Luther and Bach. A German child’s first Christmas tree and the emphasis on childhood wonder leave a lasting impression.
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Heidelberg
Germany
University of Heidelberg
Hach
University
Tifn
Omy Ind
Jotanniskirehe
Loneburg
Mickmages
Martin Luther
Johann Sebastian Bach
Remembering Christmas On Far Away Island
Gregory L. Reyes recalls Christmas 1971 in New Zealand's remote Whatarow and Bluff areas. He describes three weeks in the western coast settlement and two weeks in the southern tip, attending midnights of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Masses in Franz Josef Glacier Fox Glacier and Hassi. The piece notes friendly, self-sufficient island residents, a sparsely populated parish, and the warmth of shared celebrations in a distant land.
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North Island
Cook Strait
South Island
Thad
Whatarow
Bluff
New Zealand
Aula Yamk Urat
Alps
Ross
Lal Prea
Yokitika
Franz Dosef Glacier
Taveist
Tohose
Jesus Still Real Meaning Of Christmas Message From Pastor
Pastor Tony Chinz Alm of Stale Ling Baptist Cintra cautions that Christmas holds its true meaning in Jesus Christ as personal savior. He recalls family traditions from Barcelona, Spain, with Christmas Eve festivities and late gifts. He urges teaching children the Virgin birth and the gift of forgiveness, celebrating the season with faith, love, and shared joy.
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Tony Chinz
ALM Stale Ling Baptist Cintra
Cote Tts
Bacelona
Spain
Jesus Christ
Christ
God
Boriu Howard
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William B. Woon
First Presbyterian Church
William BP. Wood
Hy Rey, Gregory L
St. Duraiiule’s Church
Teir
Fox Glacier
Franz Josef
Messiah
AL Fox J
Ifaasi
Hassi
Wey
Pices
Mas
Prince of Peace
Los Jesus
Gregory L. Boisvert
Jesus
Tony Gonzalez
Potter's Pharmacy
Conial Heights
Ke Hse
Hingsport
Kingsport Federal, Savings and Loan Association
East Center Street
Colonial Heights
Fort Henry
Main Street
Mount Carmel
King-Giant Plaza
Sears
America
Jefmen Ay
Bristol
Skate Inn
Kingsport
Johnson
Bridgewater Lane
Sassy
Henry
Armstrong Construction
Tenn
E. Marker St
Bloomingdale Home Improvement Center
Bloomingdaly Pike
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