Christmas in Wasioja brings a strong sense of history to our seasonal celebrations, and this year is no exception.
The Wasioja Creamery, privately owned by Jean Bartel, is filled with Christmas trees and other decorations on the main floor and in seven rooms upstairs. Jean explained that when she and her husband, Ted, renovated the creamery years ago, it seemed only natural to collect a variety of artificial trees and fill the building with Christmas.
“Now that I am a board member and president of the Dodge County Historical Society, it seemed like a great opportunity to share our efforts with a larger audience and create an enjoyable fundraiser for our members and friends,” Jean said. The Creamery open house this year is Sunday, December 8 from 1 to 5 o’clock, with live music by the Wildwood Flowers, who also performed last year. Centenarian Richard Staub, a World War II veteran, plans to be on hand to share memories. Until then, the volunteer bakers will be busy making seasonal goodies, including large and small kransekake, which will be for sale.
The Wasioja Church is decorated and the piano freshly tuned in preparation for the Candlelight Christmas Service, with Levi Livingood at the piano beginning at 5 p.m. and the service at 6 p.m
