Mer soll’s net uff Kinner reggere loss odder sie griege Summerflecke. We should not let it rain on a child because he will get freckles.

Wann’s katz End vum Bruschtgnoche grickt, muss es erscht schockle. The one who gets the short end of the wishbone will be the first one to rock the cradle.

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The community is welcome to attend the Christmas gathering of the Claussville Garden Club at Seipstown Grange, 8501 Claussville Road, Fogelsville, 7 p.m. Dec. 7.

There will be a cookie exchange, so try to bring some cookies to share.

There will also be a gift exchange.

For information, call Rosa at 610-285-4476.

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Weisenberg Lowhill Township Historical Society, 4585 Werleys Corner Road, New Tripoli, will have a genealogy workshop with its library open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 5.

Come with or without a computer and meet neighbors while researching your family tree.

Stay for the day, bring a lunch or just come for a little while and find some interesting history of your family and the area.

Call Deb at 610-285-2693 for information.

The historical society will once again open its store for Grischtdaag (Christmas) shopping with great gifts available for purchase 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 12.

Cookies and homemade soups will be for sale.

Kids can do some crafts and other activities will be going on as well.

Call Don at 610-298-2352 for more information on this event.

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The Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center at Kutztown University, 22 Luckenbill Road, Kutztown, will host Christmas on the Farm from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 5.

It is a free event and offers many venues.

The Belsnickel (Pa. Dutch Santa Claus), crafters, folklife demonstrations, a children’s craft workshop, music, Old Time Plow Boys delicious food, and a Christmas tree sale are just some of the activities available.

For more information, call the center at 610-683-1589.

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Hope Community Church, 7974 Claussville Road, Fogelsville, will offer a drive-thru Nativity from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 11, 12, 18, and 19.

Listen to the Christmas Story from the comfort of your car.

It is a free event.

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Ziegels Church, 9990 Ziegels Church Road, Breinigsville, will offer its 32nd annual Advent Night of Music on Dec. 6.

“Handel’s Hallelujah” will be sung by the Union Choir.

The Union Bells will perform “Advent Meditation,” the Cherub and Junior Choirs will perform, as well as vocal and instrumental soloists and ensembles.

A free-will offering will be taken for Make a Wish Foundation and Wyatt Newhard.

The Live Nativity will be presented 5-7 p.m. on Dec. 13.

What a picture to remember how the Lord Jesus Christ was born under poor conditions instead of as the king, which He truly is.

Call the church at 610-285-6157 for more information on both events.

Mach’s Gut

Mary Bittner Henry