GERMAN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF ST. MARK’S
1001 Queens Road, Charlotte, NC 28207 —  (704) 375-9185 —  info@germanchurch.org

Colonial Christmas and Candlelighting
 Singers of the German Church of St. Mark's participate
Schiele Museum "Backcountry Farm"
December 12, 2009

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Rebecca, Matthias, Sylvia at the Museum's "Backcountry Farm". Joe, Peter, Matthias. Re-enactors 'round the campfire "mid-18th century". Rebecca & Sylvia.
Dawn's mother, Sophie, Dawn, Avery, Marty. Peter (in the middle) dances splendidly! John, Karen, Ruth, historical cabins in the background. Alex (the birthday girl), Jen, Karin.
Karen and "German Pastor" Peter deep in discussion. Making it happen and bringing it all together, the totally awesome "Backcountry Lifeways" Staff: Suzanne Simmons. Marty, John, Matthias. Colonial "German Pastor" & "American Pastor".
Roasting apples on a spit for the hot mulled cider. Alex (the birthday girl), her husband Frank, Karin. Lena & Emily, who find the celebratory musket shooting loud, with Charles. Singing English carols at the Schiele's Colonial Christmas service.
"Pastor Peter" reads the Christmas story in German. Gathering around the bonfire after the church service. Singers from the German Church of St. Mark's singing. Peter's marzipan hedgehog (it was delicious!).

Photos by Ruth and Joe
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Colonial Christmas & Candlelighting        Saturday December 12, 2 – 6 PM        Type: Special Event
"Bring your family and celebrate Christmas in the 18th-century style.
Shop for unique 18th century handcrafted gifts at the Christmas Market.
Join in the Yule log procession, the "hanging of the greens", flaming the Christmas pudding, and our annual Candlelight service.
Enjoy the lovely sounds of early German settlers' celebration in traditional German hymns and bi-lingual candlelight service.
An experience to treasure for all ages. Free with Museum Admission."
–Schiele Museum December 2009 Calendar of Events