Ho ho ho, Friends!
I am always tickled to compare notes across our meetings and classes to find out that we are all saying the same things...As the holiday parties and celebrations roll around you can join in this old saying:
Cookie Walks, Bazaars, Shows
There is more and more to do. Cookie walks are popular in the United States. A cookie walk saves you time and lets you try all the holiday homemade favorite cookies. Holiday bazaars, shows and shops are another great way to shop local and support artisans and crafters. Some of these support philanthropic causes and others support the people directly.
And speaking of another specific opportunity: Meet Gene and Carol at CLC on for Cookies, Craft and More on Saturday, December 11, 9:00-11:00.
Nativities and Pageants
Christmas pageants are icons of the season. Historically, churches, schools and communities would put on a Christmas play featuring the nativity and the story of the first Christmas. The Best Christmas Pagent Ever by Barbara Robinson is a fun little book that tells the story of all the things that can go wrong but the true spirit of Christmas shines. Charlie Brown Christmas features the pageant and all the worry that goes into a production, Linus steps forward and declares the story. If you want to have your own family pageant, this one from Guideposts has only a narrator and is pretty simple or this Script from Oriental Trading has talking animals along with more action.
A nativity are figurines that show the story of the first Christmas. Families have different traditions surrounding setting up nativities. Some people don't add the baby Jesus until Christmas Day. Other people like to set up the display. Nativities may be fancy or they may be kid friendly.
Many churches have services on Christmas Eve and Christmas day as well as in preparation all during the advent season. Go and see and enjoy.
Local Winter Fun
We are all talking about fun winter activities. Thank you Kathy for getting these together so quickly!
- Skiing
- Perfect North: https://www.
perfectnorth.com - Paoli Peaks: https://www.
paolipeaks.com/ - Tobogganing at Pokagon Park: https://www.in.gov/dnr/state-
parks/parks-lakes/pokagon- state-parktrine-state- recreation-area/toboggan-run- at-pokagon-state-park/ - Snow Tubing at Koteewi: https://www.koteewi-
adventures.com/ - Ice Skating at the Carmel Ice Skadium: http://www.
carmeliceskadium.com/ - Ice Skating at the Christindl Market: https://indywithkids.
com/carmel-christkindlmarkt/
We live on a street. We drive on the street. But don't walk or run in the street. And we find look for places that are off the street. This
- Street: a public road with buildings on both sides
- Road: a way to get from one place to another
- Avenue: roads that run in a perpendicular to a street
- Drive: a long, winding road
- Boulevard: a very wide street lined with trees
- Circle: yep! a street that circles around
- Court: a street that ends
- Cul de Sac: a street that ends
- Lane: a rural road
- Ally: a pathway or road
Korean Dramas We Are Watching (on Netflix):
- Vincenzo
- Life Up to Your Name
- Stranger
- Tunnel
American Sign Language: Monday, 4:30-6:30 PM EST (GMT-5)
We studied Silent Night for the vocabulary and signed along. We tried Amazing Grace from We Play Along. These songs are very common in the United States. Silent Night for Christmas caroling and Amazing Grace for many general events. And because we like to play and learn our ukuleles, here is Joy to the World in tabs along with the lyrics and here is the We Play Along Joy to the World.
There are great resources we like to use. Find them listed with their links on our page Our Meetings and Classes.
December 13: We will close out the year with songs. Auld Lang Syne is one to study for the New Year!
International Bible Study: Tuesday, 9:30-10:30 AM EST (GMT-5)
We compared Philippians 2:5-11 to John 17 and then with Paul's statements in Philippians 1:19-24. 2 Kings 17:7-22 shows what abuses that God was contending with from people. He does not tolerate this mistreatment of himself. But he does remove the people from him. Think of a parent saying, "You need to go and sit in the other room!"
December 17: Wrap up Philippians 3-4.
International Friends: Tuesday, 10:30-11:30 AM EST (GMT-5)
Our holiday party was small but mighty. We met in person and on Zoom. We sang a few Christmas carols together in our home languages.
December 17: Cookie Day! Pick a recipe and meet me on Zoom in your (and my) kitchen.
English Classes: Thursday, 9:30 AM-12:00 PM EST (GMT-5)
We wrapped up the common words starting with S and T. Our sentences are becoming stories as we compile and pile words into meaningful, alliterative sentences. It is a bit of a challenge, but a very fun learning experience. Pronunciation of these words may also be challenging, especially when we have the exact word in our home language pronounced slightly different.
English is weird. It can be understood through tough thorough thought though.
December 16: Our last letters U, V, W, X, Y, Z. And our virtual Christmas Party!
Kid's Conversation: Friday, 4:30-5:00 PM EST (GMT-5)
We had a nice little visit.
December 17: Our last class of the year. Bring pictures of lights and decorations you seen.
crafters: people who make things
put on: perform
shop local: shop at small businesses close to home and owned by neighbors (not Target)
tickled: delighted
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