Christmas’ vs. ‘Xmas

The meaning and history of the word ‘Xmas’ “Xmas” is a widely recognized abbreviation for the word “Christmas.” Contrary to popular belief, the use of “Xmas” is not an attempt to secularize or commercialize the holiday.

CHURCH NEWS

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is hosting its annual Nativity Display at 301 Calhoun Street. “This is a free event, and all are welcome to come see all the different nativities,” said Anna Cain, spokesperson. “We have over 100 nativity sets from all over the world.

ORGANIZATIONS

Linwood Acres Garden Club meets at 10:30 a.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at Becky’s Sandwich Shop, 2148 US 77, in Rockdale.

I’m being a Grinch

I’m not a fan of the holiday season. I’m a cross between Scrooge and the Grinch. I’m not bragging, I’m confessing. That movie Peewee’s Big Adventure will probably best describe this year as we do something new at Thanksgiving. Our youngest daughter, Klaire, is hosting.

Chopping wood and carrying water

“That day he made the Gibeonite s woodcutters and water carriers for the assembly. And that is what they are to this day” (Joshua 9:27). It is a little more than a week before our national election as I compose this column.

CHURCH NEWS

Springfield to celebrate 152 anniversary Nov. 17 Springfield Missionary Baptist Church will hold its 152nd anniversary at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17. The speaker will be Rev. A.L. Watson, Sr. from First Baptist Church in Taylor.

Looking back...

10-20-40-100 100 YEARS AGO… There will be a School Carnival at the Tracy School House on Friday night given by the pupils of the school for the benefit of the school. Everybody invited.

Successful Rotary Pints for Polio Sunday

The East Bel Taphouse was the place to be for Rockdale Rotary Clubs second annual Pinto for Polio fundraiser on Sunday afternoon from 1-4 p.m.

Milam County CPS seeks Christmas sponsors

Milam County Child Protective Services Board is requesting help to sponsor a child for Christmas. The number of abused and neglected children in state conservatorship (Foster Care and Kinship Care) has increased once again.

Eastside conversation

Eastside City Council Representative David Melton held the second on his Eastside Conversations at Moon Brew Coffee Company on Saturday afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m. to talk about topics relevant to eastside residents. About 20 people showed up for the event to give input and enjoy refreshments.