Father Dan Hopcus talks about the Christmas village. |
So just how did this fascination with the village people and miniature town begin?
"Some 30 years ago, I was given this first piece — a Starbucks," he said, pointing to the tiny coffee shop. It was a gift from Sister Paula Damiano, who knew he loved coffee.
"Then, I got another piece and someone said, 'Oh, you collect those?' I didn't know I was collecting them," he said, with a chuckle.
Guests admire the village, as Father Dan welcomes them to his Open House. |
How could he resist?
The Christmas village and adjoining works are a beautiful and fun way to celebrate the season. Father Dan has counted on Sister Paula Damiano, Sister Marie McCarthy and Sister Jan Craven to help him set things up. The sisters were happy to help, telling him: "You help us decorate our house so we should help decorate yours."
A choir "performs" in the village. |
"Who pays the light bill?" one sister joked at the open house.
Father Dan said there is a little something new added to the village each year. This year's additions included a flower shop and a Main Street pharmacy. He still receives some village items as gifts; others he buys.
For many of us this year, our gift was seeing Father Dan's Christmas village representing Peace on Earth.
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