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December 5, 2011
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Dec. 5, 1941: The battleship USS Arizona arrives at Pearl Harbor. John Steinbeck's Sea of Cortez is published.
December 4, 2011
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Dec. 4, 1941: In Libya, the German army under General Rommel retreats to Gazala. National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis approves Sister Kenney's controversial massage treatment for polio.
December 2, 2011
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Dec. 2, 1941: German Army reaches the Moscow suburb of Khimki in sight of the Kremlin, its closest penetration.
December 1, 2011
The Advent Wreath - O Little Town...
One of my family's favorite Christmas traditions is the Advent wreath. On each of the four Sundays in Advent (the four weeks before Christmas), our family gathers around the wreath with cookies and eggnog and hot chocolate. Not only is this cozy family time, but it focuses us with joyful anticipation on the birth of Jesus.This Sunday, December 4, is the second Sunday in Advent, but it's never too late to participate. If you'd like to join the Sundin family in this tradition, here are some family friendly, kid-tested ideas. Adjust these to the ages of any children present to create a meaningful time for your family.
Advent Week Two - The Bethlehem Candle
Candles: Light the first purple candle (the Prophets' Candle) and the second purple candle (the Bethlehem Candle) as shown. The purple symbolizes penance. Traditionally, the older children light these candles, but use your judgment.
Story: Explain how the prophets foretold that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem of the family of David. Joseph and Mary came to the little town, which was crowded with visitors for the census, and the only place for them to stay was in a dark stable.
Scriptures:
Micah 5:2 (the prophecy that Messiah would be born in Bethlehem)
Luke 2:1-7 (how Jesus came to be born in Bethelehem)
Matthew 2:1-11 (the Magi come looking for Messiah; the Jewish leaders tell Herod of the Bethlehem prophecy)
Songs:
"O Little Town of Bethlehem"
"Silent Night"
"Away in a Manger"
"We Three Kings"
During this hectic holiday season, may you find stillness and peace with the Child of Bethlehem.
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Dec. 1, 1941: US forms Civil Air Patrol.
November 30, 2011
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Nov. 30, 1941: U-206 sunk by RAF bomber in Bay of Biscay in first use of air-to-surface radar. Nazi SS massacres 10,000 Jews and Communists in Riga, Latvia. Japanese emperor gives Prime Minister Tojo permission to wage war on US; Tojo rejects US peace proposal.
November 29, 2011
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Nov. 29, 1941: Italians counterattack near Sidi Rezegh, Libya, and almost destroy New Zealander unit.
November 28, 2011
A Log Cabin Christmas - and a Book Signing
Christmas novella collections can be lots of fun—a sampling of several authors and styles—and
A Log Cabin Christmas
offers a tasty sampling. This New York Times bestselling collection contains nine novellas in an attractively bound package, complete with book flaps and ragged-edged pages. The stories are set in various locations in the 1800s, offering plenty of snow and gingerbread, but also interesting historical tidbits, such as the New Madrid earthquake of 1811 and interactions between Anglos and Hispanics in early Texas.I enjoyed the chance to read novellas from authors I've enjoyed in the past, such as Jane Kirkpatrick, and from authors I hadn't read before and thoroughly enjoyed, such as Liz Johnson, Liz Tolsma, and Michelle Ule. I enjoyed the range from drama to sweet romance to adventure to humor - something for everyone!
This Saturday, December 3, Michelle Ule and I will be signing books at the Family Christian Store in Santa Rosa, California from 11 am to 1 pm. The store is located at 2790 Santa Rosa Ave. #G; Santa Rosa, CA.
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Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Nov. 28, 1941: In Berlin, Haj Amin al-Husseini, mufti of Jerusalem, meets with Hitler, but fails to obtain support in Arab-Jewish conflict in Palestine. All resistance ends in East Africa as 20,000 Italians surrender to British at Gondar, Ethiopia. USS Enterprise departs Pearl Harbor to deliver Marine F4F Wildcats to Wake Island, saving the carrier from the coming attack.
November 27, 2011
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Nov. 27, 1941: US commanders warn forces of possible Japanese attacks at Hawaii, Phillipines, Malaya, or Dutch East Indies. New song in Top Ten: "Chattanooga Choo Choo."
