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Buggy Talk

December 2013

Unique Gifts, Only Found in Amish Country

Free to do: Millersburg Candlelight Church Walk

Last Call: Christmas Cookie Tour of Inns Tickets

Free to do: Journey to Bethlehem in Walnut Creek

Recipe: Gingerbread Teddy Bear Cookies

Free to do: Biblewalk Open House

Event in Holmes County

Through December

Holidays at the Mansion

Through December 14

Christmas in the Country variety show

Through December 21

Half-Stitched: The Musical

December 6-7

Holidays House Tour

Journey to Bethlehem in Walnut Creek

Saturday, December 7

Old-fashioned Christmas at Lehman's

Christmas Down on the Farm

Holiday Tea at Castle Club

Christmas Carols at Wendell August Forge

Steinbach Nutcracker Signing

December 8-9

Annual Christmas Cookie Tour of Inns

Friday December 13

Children's Night in Historic Downtown Millersburg

Millersburg Candlelight Church Walk

Saturday, December 14

Christmas Carols at Wendell August Forge

December 18-19

Jimmy D’s Holly Jolly Christmas

December 22-28

Biblewalk's Christmas Open House

Tuesday, December 31

Sock Hops & Soda Pops Musical at the Amish Door

New Year’s Eve Dinner Concert at Carlisle Inn

Monday, January 6

Old Christmas: Amish-owned shops are closed

For a complete list of events, VisitAmishCountry.com.

Shopping Unique Gifts found in Amish Country

Unique Gifts, Only Found in Amish Country

Pink Elephant Coffee: Roasted in Millersburg, Pink Elephant Coffee buys single-origin green coffee beans from individual farms across the globe, Mexico to Tanzania. Get your beans at Millersburg Brewing Company, Creekside Coffeehouse or directly from Pink Elephant online.

 

Wendell August: Every year, this metal crafter designs a new ornament for the tree. This year the ornament depicts a one-horse open sleigh, perfect for fans of Amish Country. You can find the ornament at the Berlin location or online. Bonus Buggy Talk special: mention Buggy Talk at the store or use code BUGGYTALK online to receive 10% off any purchase or 20% off purchases over $100. 

 

Bowden Bells: Always a good place for one-of-a-kind gifts, Bowden Bells has a limited number of “Family of Hearts” sculptures cut and welded from a high-pressure gas cylinder. View the piece here, or stop by the store at 11671 Township Road 506 in Big Prairie to get yours!

Culture Tip

Free to do: Millersburg Candlelight Church Walk

On Friday, December 13, 6 - 8 p.m., Historic Downtown Millersburg is hosting a special opportunity to explore the churches of Millersburg during a self-guided candlelight walk. Enjoy the seasonal decorations, wonderful architecture and historic significance of these majestic structures.

 

The five churches on the walk are

Millersburg Christian Church, 125 N. Clay St.

First Presbyterian Church, 90 S. Clay St.

Faith Lutheran Church, 187 S. Clay St.

St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 379 S. Crawford St.

Millersburg Mennonite Church, 288 E. Jackson St.

 

Begin your free tour at any of the churches. Maps are available at each church. Finish your tour at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, where the West Holmes Chamber Choir and Debra Lehr will be giving at concert at 8:15.

 

For additional details, please click here

Dining

Last Call: Christmas Cookie Tour of Inns Tickets

Monday tickets are still available for the 2013 The Christmas Cookie Tour of Inns, December 8-9. With limited quantities available, please contact the Holmes County Tourism Bureau directly for tickets at 330-674-3975. Tickets are $35.

 

If you already have your tickets for The Christmas Cookie Tour of Inns, we are excited to see you soon! Please be careful driving on your way to Amish Country.

Tours Journey to Bethlehem

Free to do: Journey to Bethlehem in Walnut Creek

In its fourth year, the Journey to Bethlehem is a self-guided tour that features live actors portraying scenes that represent the search for the Christ child. This year’s Journey to Bethlehem takes place December 6 and 7, 4 - 8 p.m.

 

To begin the free tour, begin at the Wallhouse Hotel at 2870 Cove Lane in Walnut Creek. There you can register and receive a map for the other destinations.

 

The Journey to Bethlehem is a family-friendly event. For more information, click here or call 330-893-2926.

Dining Teddy Bear Gingerbread Cookies

Recipe: Gingerbread Teddy Bear Cookies

This recipe, from Walnut Creek Cheese, is a great activity for kids to have fun with. Who doesn’t love decorating gingerbread teddy bears?

 

Ingredients:
1 cup - butter, cubed
2/3 cup - molasses
2/3 cup - packed brown sugar
1 - egg, beaten
1 1/2 t - vanilla
4 cups - all-purpose flour
1/2 t - cinnamon
1 t - ginger
3/4 t - soda
1/2 t - cloves
mini chocolate chips
red decorating frosting

 

Instructions:
In a small saucepan combine butter, molasses and sugar. Heat until dissolved. Cool in bowl for 10 minutes. Add egg and vanilla. Add combined mix of flour, cinnamon, ginger, soda and cloves gradually. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight. Shape into 8 - 2" balls, 8 - 1" balls, 32 - 1/2" balls and 16 - 3/8” balls. On 3 foil-lined sheets place 2" balls for bear bodies; flatten to 1/2" thickness. Attach 1" balls for heads; flatten to 1/2" thickness. Attach 4 - 1/2" balls for arms and legs, 2 - 3/8" balls for ears, and mini chocolate chips for eyes, nose and buttons. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until set. Cool 10 minutes before gently removing to racks to cool completely. Use frosting to paint on scarves or other decorations. Yield: 8 cookies.


For more recipes from Walnut Creek Cheese, visit its Featured Recipes online here.

Culture Tip Bible Walk

Free to do: Biblewalk Open House

During the week of Christmas Biblewalk—a museum that tells biblical stories with life-sized wax figures—has a special gift for visitors. For the entire week, starting Sunday, December 22, all of the tours may be taken for free. The museum will be closed on Christmas day.

 

Biblewalk has four tours in its museum: The Life of Christ, Miracle of the Old Testament, Museum of Christian Martyrs and Heart of the Reformation.

 

Biblewalk is located in Mansfield, and further information is available at 419-524-0139 or online at www.biblewalk.us.