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implify means getting back to basics or returning to one’s roots or removing unnecessary hindrances. There are very few events more basic than the birth of a Savior. “As a church family, we want to share the love of Christ with our neighbors,” said Patti Bergman, the coordinator of Lititz United Methodist Church’s Simply Christmas. “It’s an opportunity to slow down and Volunteers re-enact the Nativity scene at last year’s Simply Christmas event. experience the greatest reason for event on Sunday, Dec. 14, from something overwhelming inside. the season, which is Jesus. It’s also 4 to 7 p.m. The celebration, which The atmosphere is a very unique a chance for us to spend time with will feature music, gifts, games and experience, and some people have our neighbors, which is also a great food, is free to attend, and every- made it a tradition. It’s a chance for gift.” the church family to know others one is welcome. Located at 201 E. Market St., “It’s a very simple event,” said as well. You make new friends.” Lititz, Lititz United Methodist Bergman. “There’s a lot of joy and Visitors to the event will encounChurch will host this year’s edition laughter. Eyes are bright. There’s an ter modest decorations as they are of its annual Simply Christmas interaction that’s going on. It’s just greeted at a welcoming table inside
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Christmas spirit may indeed originate from within, but it can be positively affected by outside stimuli. One particularly festive outside stimulus is music. “Music began in the church,” said Debbie Kline-Smith, the director of the Lititz Area Community Choir. “It has always been a part of worship and entertainment. Music allows people living in a current situation to go to a different place. It might make them think of things from the past. I think that’s one of the reasons people come. Musicians have been part of celebrations forever. People find great joy in See Choir pg 4
Members of Lititz Area Community Choir, Warwick Alumni and Friends sing during last year’s holiday concert.
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Buzz Into 2026 With Beekeeping Skills BY CAT SHANNON
Looking to try a new hobby in 2026 and help the planet at the same time? Sign up for the Lancaster County Beekeepers Society’s New Beekeeper Workshop. The workshop will be held on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Gathering Place, 6 Pine St., Mount Joy. Doors will open at 7:15 a.m. “Beekeeping is a deeply rewarding hobby that has a meaningful impact on the environment,” said Kim Fairfield, secretary/ communications director for the society. “For some, this can be a lucrative enterprise, but for most hobbyist beekeepers, the reward is in the calming, hands-on care for the bees that improves pollination in our communities, encourages stewardship of nature and promotes individual mindfulness. Of course, there’s also the sweet, golden reward of harvesting your own honey and beeswax!” During the workshop, participants will receive all the essential information they need to begin beekeeping. “ We will cover topics that include the biolog y of bees, how to source your bees, how to set up and position your hives, caring for your bees, beekeeping equipment and costs, pest control, honey extraction and more,” Fairfield shared. “Attendees have the opportunity to speak one-on-one with seasoned beekeepers, win door prizes and enter (giveaways) to win hives and other equipment.” The workshop fee will include lunch and all materials See Beekeeping pg 8
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