Celebrating Reformation Day

Our family has been celebrating October 31 for eight years now. No, not Halloween – Reformation Day! Did you realize that October 31 is the day that Martin Luther nailed his ninety-five theses to the door of the church in Wittenberg, Germany and totally changed history?
 

Being a huge history buff, our oldest daughter took it upon herself to study the life of Luther. She has such a passion for his story that each year she and her husband organize a festival to retell this period of history.

Even though she gave birth a mere week and a half before this event, many friends and family members volunteered to set up, man the booths and do the lifting for her.  Many were happy that the event was still able to take place!

There were educational booths and games.

 Perhaps the favorite activity this year was putting together a Katharina paper doll, adding in a few Swedish fish candy and putting it all in the plastic barrels to illustrate how she escaped from the convent!

 There were photo ops:

And the “University” where all ages could enter projects relevant to the time period and compete for “Tetzel's Pretzels. 

Our kids all entered projects.

And Isaac had the winning entry in his age division with his drawing of Luther!

Isaac receiving his award from "Luther."

For the past few years The Dominion Players has presented original works of drama, and this year we were treated to a 90 minute production.

We always have a great time at the Reformation Day Festival!

And extra special this year was having ALL ELEVEN of the grandchildren attend!

Many thanks to these folks for their efforts through the years to put on this event for us all!  Well done!

Chinese Silk Shoes up for auction -- Susy Fundraising

Part of what I'll be doing throughout the Angel Tree emphasis is raising grant funds to be available towards Susy's adoption. One way I hope to add to her fund is through surprise auctions. 

Here is our first one! Up for auction is a pair of Chinese slippers with shoe (rubber type) bottoms. I wear a size 7 and they are snug (not uncomfortably so) when I try them on.

 The fine print: Auction starts NOW and I will take bids until 8:00 pm EST Wednesday, November 4. Starting bid is $10 and bids increase in $1 increments. I will personally cover the postage to get your winning bid to you. (USA only)  Bidding to take place on her advocacy page in THIS ALBUM

Winner to pay via Paypal using Susy's Reece's Rainbow account.  To do so you'll enter the amount in her donate box on the border to the right on this page.

Winner must pay within 72 hours of the auction end (by Saturday night) or it will default to back up bidder. Please send a copy of the receipt that Paypal sends you along with your address to Grant4Susy@gmail.com

Thanks for looking and remembering Susy!