Rebecca Meets Saint Nicholas, Bishop of Myra

Last year at this time, Becca was terrified of Santa, so this year we took her to meet Saint Nicholas, Bishop of Myra (aka Prof. David Gortner). The true story of Santa Claus begins with Nicholas, who was born during the third century in the village of Patara. At the time, the area was Greek and is now on the southern coast of Turkey... (to read more, click here).

Playing with the Nativity Set at the Seminary's New CMT Center

A Noah's-Ark Snow-Globe

A Chinese Nativity

This creche from China is one of many on display at the seminary this Advent. It is from the manger-scene collection of my faculty colleague, Barney Hawkins.

Here Come the Carolers

The Butterfly Children went caroling on campus today. Here are a few shots of the gang caroling at my office building.

Christmas 2008 Family Portrait