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This week's In Focus asked "What is the Here's what treasures meant the most to best Christmas gift you ever received?" local residents.

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This morning coffee group from Ron's Bakery had a variety of things to share when asked what their favorite Christmas gifts were. "My son...he was born on December 26," said Virginia Hoke. "My husband gave me my engagement ring on Christmas," Pat

Bremen churches combine for annual Holy Walk

Like decorated trees, candy canes and mistletoe, the Holy Walk in Bremen is a cherished Christmas tradition for many families. The Bremen area churches will join together on the third weekend of December, to host another reenactment of a journey from Judea to Bethlehem—a journey of love. The Holy Walk traditionally begins at the Bremen High School gymnasium, where the crowds are entertained while they wait to board buses, which leave every 15 minutes throughout the evening. Once on board the bus, a guide shares the biblical history of the walking journey they are about to take, and Christmas carols are sung, on the way to Bethlehem. Travelers are first greeted by Roman soldiers, who become an ever-present harassment throughout the rest of the walk. The groups of participants then become families traveling from some part of Judea to Bethlehem, to pay

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What’s the best present you’ve ever received?

"My son Josh bought me the Serenity Prayer on a brass plaque. He was very young but he already knew that meant a lot to me." Dawn (Teleschow) Newtson Ron's Bakery "The Christmas that meant the most to me wasn't about presents. It was the year my wife and I moved to Delphi, Indiana... Christmas 1976. We had just moved away from home and it was just Linda and I and our two small children. Her parents showed up unexpectedly and we enjoyed our last Christmas with her mother. She died from cancer soon after that. We thought it was going to be a really sad Christmas alone but it turned out to be one of the most meaningful we've ever had." Larry Thompson Mayor of Nappanee

Hochstetler. "When my kids come home for Christmas," June Silvers. "When somebody buys me a book, it's the best present they could give me," said Margaret Weaver. Pictured from left: Weaver, Hoke, Hochstetler and Silvers. (AN photos by Merrie Chapman)

taxes, as commanded by the emperor. There are no exceptions —not even for a young, pregnant Mary, whom travelers meet on their way. During their journey, participants will also encounter shepherds, angels and wisemen—all part of the 300 persons in costume. When the crowds finally reach Bethlehem, they must visit a tax collector, who is mean and demanding. When travelers leave his tent, they head to the stable, in hope of rest, because there is no room at the inn. When they arrive at the stable, the travelers find the couple they

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met earlier, Mary and Joseph, who are now the parents of a beautiful child. At the end of the journey, cookies and hot beverages will be served in the bam, where a freewill offering may be given. The Holy Walk never ends until all visitors who have registered have a chance to go through the Bethlehem village, which sometimes can mean going on a journey at 1 or 2a.m. This year’s Holy Walk will take place Friday, December 18, 6-9p.m„ and Saturday, December 19, 5:309p.m. No reservations will be taken,

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Library provides opportunity to ‘rediscover Christmas’

Discover the joys of Christmas all over again with a trip to the Nappanee Public Library. Need an idea for the Christmas play at church? Check out these books: “Costuming The Christmas and Easter Play,” “Programs for Advent and Christmas,” “Joy to the World: A Variety Collection Of Six Christmas Programs For Church Family.” Want to make your own Christmas Cards? Check out “Handmade Christmas: The Best of Martha Stewart Living,” and “A New Approach to Christmas Greetings.” Need some help with your Christmas menu? Try “Christmas Cheer: Recipes and Party Ideas,” “Betty Crocker’s Christmas Cookbook,” “Creative Christmas Kitchen,” “Martha Stewart’s Christmas,” and “Quick and Tasty Christmas Gifts.” Fill the air with Christmas CD music that includes “Christmas Favorites From the World’s Favorite Tenors,” by Carreras, Domingo and Pavarotti; “Joy To The World, Christmas,” by Mannheim Steamroller; or “Christmas with the Chipmunks.” The library has hundreds of craft ideas and patterns for the young and old alike. “Christmas Is Coming,” “Christmas with Southern Living,” “Merry Christmas Ornaments,” “HollyDay Wear,” “Fancy Little Stocking,” “Christmas Angel,” “Christmas For Fun,” and “Easy-To-Make Christmas Crafts” are just a few selections to check out. Need some Christmas videos to help entertain the kids? “Timmy’s Special Delivery: A Precious Moments Christmas Story,” “Veggie Tales: The Toy That Saved Christmas,” “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” “Mickey’s Christmas Carol” and “Babes in Toyland” are ones children may enjoy. Adults will enjoy a variety of Christmas videos also. These include: “A Christmas Carol,” “The Honeymooners,” “T’was The Night Before Christmas,”

and no admission is charged. Participants are reminded to dress warmly for this outside, hour-long walk over farmland. For further information, call 219-546-2042, or 219-546-2667, Monday through Friday.

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“Miracle on 34th Street,” “Scrooge” plus many others. The library also has many great Christmas books for all ages. Younger children may enjoy “Jingle Bells,” “The Nativity,” “Claude the Dog: A Christmas Story,” “Santa Cows” and “Christmas at Long Pond.” Older children may enjoy “Silent Bells,” “Merry Christmas, Miss McConnell,” “Christmas With Ida Early” and “House Without A Christmas Tree.” Fiction Christmas books include: “The Christmas Box,” “The Lost Angel,” “The Most Beautiful Gift” and “Seven Stories of Christmas Love” along with many others. The library has man) classic

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