Tradewinds December 2016 CC Web Final

Christmas Remembered in the Albemarle
By: Wanda Lassiter, Curator, Museum of the Albemarle
wanda.lassiter@ncdcr.gov
As Christmas approaches, everyone in the region scurries to
decorate their tree, replace blown-out bulbs, bring out the snow
shovels, and fi nish some last minute shopping. Area residents
have been celebrating Christmas with the same “hustle and bustle”
as their ancestors. Digging into our archival vault and into our
library records reveals just exactly how Christmas and the winter
season affected our ancestors. Take a breather from your holiday
preparations and reminisce about those of Christmas past.
Writer Catherine Albertson described a colonial era Christmas at
Elmwood, the old Swann Homestead in Pasquotank County. “At
Christmas, invitations would be issued to the family of the gentry
in the nearest counties, to attend a great ball at Elmwood. The
old house would be fi lled from garret to cellar, and the hospitable
homes of nearby friends would open to take in the overfl ow of
guests. Dames and maidens coy, clad in quaint and picturesque
gowns and satin slippers, made stately courtesy to gay dandies
and jovial squires arrayed in coats of many colors, broidered
vests, knee breeches and silken hose, brilliant buckles at the
knee and on slippers, their long hair worn ringleted and curled, or
tied in queues.”
Abigail Brothers (1857-1933) describes the winters of her
childhood in Pasquotank County as “very cold. There were many
snows and the watercourses froze frequently. Almost everybody
skated; and how well I recall the falls we got in learning—painful
for the moment but soon forgotten.”
We here at the Museum of the Albemarle invite you to join us
in celebrating this wonderful time of the year. Come and visit the
Museum to learn more about your regional history.
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For Ever More
The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One
must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and
be quite insane. -- Nikola Tesla
Family
by Pastor Dan Bergey
Family, what does that word really mean? It seems that each one
of us have our own idea about family and often it is based on our
experiences in life. Add busy holiday schedules of purchasing gifts,
work parties, family gatherings. Throw in trying to be around people
you may not like, and it seems almost too much to deal with, and
for a lot of people it is. Scripture tells us to “Show respect for everyone.
Love Christians everywhere. Fear God and honor the government.”
1 Peter 2:17 TLB. If you are one of those individuals who
are struggling during this time of year then seek out someone who
can encourage you through it. If you are an individual who loves
Jesus, then seek out those who are struggling. Sometimes this is
hard because of being busy.
By : Ron Ben-Dov
December is a time of celebration
For our Savior was born this season
His Word, love, peace, and harmony
Are freely shared
On most birthdays you give a present
But Jesus is the gift
The gift that keeps on giving
Happy birthday to my Jesus
I will follow you, forever more.
53rjbd@gmail.com
At New Life of Currituck, the goal is to create family, people we
can depend on. Love on, and share life with each other. This is
hard at times when life experiences leave us doubting family. This
year during this holiday season, if you want to start a new tradition
of health and wholeness try a Church family. I know how diffi cult
it may be a first, but without Jesus Christ and my Church family I
don’t know how I could make it through life without them. If you are
struggling this holiday season do not hesitate to call, and we will
fi nd someone you can talk too. When we experience the joy of encouraging
relationships together, life can be so different then what
we have experienced that originally left us thinking negative things
about family. We pray you fi nd the simple joy of the true meaning
of family this Christmas season.
newlifecurrituck@gmail.com
Office - 252-453-2773
Church website - newlifecurrituck.org
Dan Bergey - Senior Pastor
pdbjar5@gmail.com
Born in Telaviv, Israel Lived in NY from ages
fi ve until eighteen, becoming a U.S. citizen
at eleven. A US Navy veteran, merchant
seaman, graduate of ECSU with a BS in
Accounting. Was a Motor Fuels Tax Auditor for
NC, and currently employed as an IT Security
Control Specialist for a local EC NC bank. In
2008 a life changing event occurred and the
fl ow of faith based poetry has run ever since.
More of my poetry can be found at: Ron Ben-
Dov at Amazon.com
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