"Glade Jul" was Palma’s greeting as she came to breakfast Christmas morning. Then Signe responded in the same way. A letter Arnold S. shared with me began "Jeg er saa gla huer Jaule Keveld." Thankfully Christmas comes once more.The Village had lots of Christmas guests. I can’t possibly report all the company or visits during the holiday. I do know Dave and Alta’s family were here in numbers and cooked and ate Christmas dinner in the Community room. Then Ruby Feucht’s children come another day and had a Christmas party. Everyone came with food and presents and went home the same way. Palma’s boys from Minneapolis were here as well. Earl went to Rochester, the Sandagers are in Colorado. Signe went to the home farm, Erma is in Stillwater and the list goes on.We received three beautiful hand painted eggs in a carved wooden box from Jim Theis in Romania. From the Olson’s came a unique box of candies, Almond Joy and chocolate bells, santas and squares each decorated. They are also sharing with us what seems to be a crystal glass bowl but it is plastic. This has not taken away its beauty. Fruit is most attractive in this boat shaped clear bowl.Berdella’s family came caroling Christmas. It was really more of a concert with organ and piano. It was beautiful. Many were Chuck’s talented family.We entertained with a Christmas open house serving some of our cutout cookies we made. Dainty snowman on light green tablecloths made the dining room bright and attractive. It was fun to see old friends as they came and went.It’s time to make your New Year’s resolutions. I already have. I promise to take better notes when things go on at the Village and not rely on my memory so I’ll be able to report to you. This week has been busy and I know I could have told you more if I had just remembered.I’ll keep you posted.
