Happy Reformation Day!

On this date in 1517 Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the church door, a bulletin board of sorts. He wanted to call for discussion on abuses and errors in Church teaching. His Theses were posted in Latin, the language of the Church. A student of his saw the bulletin and took it to the printer and had it translated into German, the language of the people, and distributed throughout the country in pamphlet form.

The Reformation was born.

This is what we choose to celebrate on October 31 at our house. Last year we had a party with several other families. It was really a lot of fun. We used the book A Night of Reformation by Pam Forster (from Doorposts)- very helpful.

This year we're not having a party. It's just the four of us but we are celebrating nonetheless. We had weiner schnitzel, mashed potatoes, sauerkraut & beans for supper and German Chocolate cake for dessert. (In honor of martin Luther) and after dishes and all are done Jack & Lily will be giving their scripture and poetry/Shakespeare recitations.