Events on December 13, 2019

Presenter: Ms. Jessica Jenkins, curator, Minnetrista

As the holidays approach, join Minnetrista curator, Jessica Jenkins, to explore some of the ways the Ball family and Ball Brothers Company celebrated the holiday season.  In addition to their own family gatherings, in 1925, the Ball Brothers went out of their way to pass on a little holiday cheer to their employees.  Hoping to make each feel like part of the company family, a special edition of Charles Dickens' famous work, A Christmas Carol, was designed and given to each employee.  Come bask in the holiday spirit and hear the story of how this one of a kind gift came to be

Over the years many people have tried to explain the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem, as described in the Bible. Can the star be explained as an exploding star, a comet or some other natural event in the sky? Potential natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem and common modern-day misconceptions will be discussed. 

Suitable for all ages 10+

Over the years many people have tried to explain the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem, as described in the Bible. Can the star be explained as an exploding star, a comet or some other natural event in the sky? Potential natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem and common modern-day misconceptions will be discussed. 

Suitable for all ages 10+

Over the years many people have tried to explain the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem, as described in the Bible. Can the star be explained as an exploding star, a comet or some other natural event in the sky? Potential natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem and common modern-day misconceptions will be discussed. 

Suitable for all ages 10+