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Becky Van Vleet 11/26/22 Becky Van Vleet 11/26/22

Christmas on a Ship—A Remembrance from World War II

Walter Troyan, a teenage sailor aboard the USS Denver in December, 1944, thanked God he and his fellow sailors had come out alive after enduring 140 mph winds from Typhoon Cobra. His heart lightened, however, when his ship returned to Manus Island in New Guinea for replenishments, including a Christmas Day celebration. Sitting down at his table with a tray full of food, he asked his buddies, “Did you fellows see our Christmas tree?”

One Big Gift: How a Christmas of Scarcity Gave us True Treasure

Discover how one family’s sudden unemployment led to a Christmas tradition they continue to this day! Plus, find ideas for easy, homemade Christmas gifts sure to delight.

A Prayer for Momma & Cranberry Relish Recipe

“As I reflect all the years back, I believe it to be about December of 1935. It had been a cold winter, and we lived in a little four-room house. It was one of the best things that came in a small package. Money was as scarce as hen's teeth, but there was a lot of love in that home.” Near-centennial, Marion Westra, shares a holiday memory and a family favorite recipe: Easy Cranberry Relish.