Norbert Harvey Dettmann
Norbert Harvey Dettmann, 97, was led to his eternal home in the silent early hours of Christmas morning.
28 December 2020
Norbert Harvey Dettmann
Norbert Harvey Dettmann, 97, was led to his eternal home in the silent early hours of Christmas morning.
Ruth L. Michels
Ruth L. Michels (nee Koenigs) passed away on Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, surrounded by her family in Brownsville, WI.
Ruth was born on Dec. 25, 1936 in Ca...
Arthur Ludwig
Arthur A. Ludwig, 101, of Campbellsport passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at his daughter’s home in the Town of Wayne.
23 December 2020
The Crib Remains
The Crib Remains
By Karl McCarty
Midnight Mass in St. Kilian: the crib in the corner, ‘Silent Night’ by the choir, and children nodding off, somewhat like the angel that collects coins near the nativity, but for different reasons. These are collective memories of many from those Catholic along the line of Ashford and Wayne townships as they made the late night Christmas Eve trek to a packed
Shalom Wildlife Zoo Offers Wonders Of Christmas
Shalom Wildlife Zoo Offers Wonders Of Christmas
By Anne Trautner
With Christmas music playing in their cars, visitors drive along the four-mile drive at Shalom Wildlife Zoo, looking at animals and Christmas decorations.
There are oversized displays of Santa and his reindeer, with millions of Christmas lights twinkling along the way. Family members can be heard calling out “Ho, ho, ho!”
Why Are Christmas Colors Red And Green?
Why Are Christmas Colors Red And Green?
Many people may not get in the holiday spirit without decorations and all the trimmings. Chances are strong that if you have containers full of items just waiting to see the light of day again this holiday season, those items are red or green or some combination thereof.
Red and green have become the traditional colors of Christmas, just as blue and
Steps For Hanging Holiday Lights Outdoors
Steps For Hanging Holiday Lights Outdoors
It begins to look a lot like Christmas when twinkling lights brighten up homes inside and out. Few things liven up the season more than holiday decorations, particularly clear and colored lights. Prior to taking out the lights, ladder and thermos of coffee to get you through the job, it’s important to note that there are right and wrong ways to hang
Tips For Baking Better Christmas Cookies
Tips For Baking Better Christmas Cookies
Cookies and other baked treats are everywhere come the holiday season. It’s not uncommon to give cookies as gifts or arrive at holiday gatherings with cakes and other decadent desserts.
Cookies are a classic holiday treat, and some families even build entire traditions around baking Christmas cookies.
Novice bakers making cookies for the first
The 12 Days Of Christmas
The 12 Days Of Christmas
One of the most instantly recognizable holiday songs also boasts one of the most unique histories of any Christmas carol. The exact origins and author of “The 12 Days of Christmas” are unknown, but according to the Catholic News Agency, the song was written for Catholic children in England sometime after 1558. Between 1558 and 1829, Catholics in England were
Screen-Free Holiday Gift Ideas That Inspire Kids
Screen-Free Holiday Gift Ideas That Inspire Kids
(StatePoint) Shopping for holiday gifts for kids? Looking for activities that don’t involve a screen? Consider toys and activities that will inspire them this holiday season and beyond.
Here are four great gift ideas that will encourage kids to be creative and use their imaginations:
•Arts and crafts: Craft kits give kids all the tools
