Hallich Grischtdaag zu alliebber!! Merry Christmas to everyone!

Die Grischtblumm geht die Grischtdaagnacht zwische elf un zwelfe uff, wann die Kieh schwetze, es macht nix aus wie kalt as es is.

The Christmas plant will bloom Christmas night between 11 p.m. and midnight, when the cattle talk, regardless of the weather.

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Hope Community Church, 7974 Claussville Road, Fogelsville, invites the community to see and hear the Christmas Story at the free drive-thru Nativity, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 11, 12, 18 and 19.

Refreshments will be served.

The Christmas Eve candlelight service will be 7 p.m. Dec. 24.

Everyone welcome to attend.

For more information, call 610-285-6967.

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Weisenberg Lutheran Church, 7645 Weisenberg Church Road, New Tripoli, will have its Christmas Eve service 7 p.m. and a communion service at 11 p.m. Both are candlelight services.

All are welcome to attend.

For more information, call 610-298-2437.

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Lighthouse Baptist Church, 2096 Independent Road, Breinigsville, will be offering “A Christmas Potpourri” 10:30 a.m. Dec. 20.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

For more information, call 610-285-2235 or go tolighthousebaptistlv.org.

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Ziegels Union Church, 9990 Ziegels Church Road, Breinigsville, is offering a Nativity presentation 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m., at 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 13.

A Blue Christmas service will be offered on Dec. 20 beginning with a soup luncheon 12:15 p.m. and the service at 1 p.m.

This service is especially for those who are alone on the holidays or have lost loved ones during the year.

Christmas Eve services include: a service of lessons and carols at 4 p.m.; family service at 7 p.m.; candlelight services at 9 p.m. and 11 p.m.

A Nativity of Our Lord Service will be offered at 9 a.m. Dec. 25.

Call 610-285-6157 for more information.

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Weisenberg Lowhill Township Historical Society, 4585 Werleys Corner Road, New Tripoli , will celebrate Grischtdaag (Christmas) 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 12.

Christmas goodies, homemade soups, hot dogs and beverages will be available for purchase. Children will be able to create their own crafts.

Lyon Creek Farm will be on site with lovely Christmas wreaths and logs available for purchase.

Santa will visit 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. No formal pictures will be taken, bring a camera along. A donation is appreciated to visit Santa.

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Living Stone Fellowship, 6925 Flint Hill Road, New Tripoli, will have its community Christmas Eve candle lighting service 7 p.m. Dec. 24.

They will celebrate Jesus from the time of his birth through his triumphant resurrection. For more information, call 610-298-3020.

Mach’s gut,

Mary Bittner Henry