All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us.
JRR Tolkien
St. Margaret of Scotland quiz
(All questions are based on information given in the biography in your Little Flower Member’s Guide except for the Bonus Question. Answers are at the bottom of the page.)
1. Who was St. Margaret’s Father?
a. A nobleman accused of stealing from the King
b. Prince Henry, the younger brother of the King of England
c. St. Edward the Confessor
d. Edward Outremer the exiled heir of England
2. In what year did St. Margaret marry Malcolm?
a. 1612
b. 1347
c. 119
d. 1070
3. What heirloom did St. Margaret bring to Scotland?
a. A relic of the true cross
b. The Shroud of Turin
c. Our Lady’s Veil
d. Pearl earrings that belonged to her Grandmother
4. How many children did St. Margaret have?
a. 8
b. 2
c. None
d. 19
Bonus: What is another title for St. Margaret?
a. Pearl of Scotland
b. Our Lady’s Queen
c. The Heart of the Highlands
d. Queen Maggie the Kind
Black Eyed Susan facts
- Black Eyed Susans bloom from June to October
- Black Eyed Susans are “pioneer” plants. If a field is destroyed by a fire or other natural disaster, the Black Eyed Susan will be the first plants to grow there.
- Black Eyed Susans can be used in an herbal medicine to cure earaches
Flower Meaning
The Black Eyed Susan is a pioneer plant, if an area is wasted by a fire or another type of disaster, the Black Eyed Susan is one of the first plants to grow in the barren area. Similarly initiative asks that we provide for the needs we see in our communities.
Rachel Watkins, the creator of Little Flowers, has a special devotion to St. Margaret of Scotland and the Black Eyed Susan is the state flower of Maryland where she lives.
I thank You, Almighty God, for sending me so great a sorrow to purify me from my sins.
St. Margaret’s prayer when she was told of the deaths of her husband and son
Quiz Answers: ɐ :snuoq ,ɐ4 ,ɐ3 ,p2 ,p1
Below are some supplemental resources we recommend for your personal use or for use in your club. Click the images to be redirected.
Our group made chore charts at craft time. I found a simply template, copied it off and then had the girls decorate it. You could use construction paper, stickers, markers. Since our Little Flower group has older girls, I had them pick five chores that their parents usually asked them for help or things they always needed reminders on. Then I had them list those things on the chart. Then for one week, I asked the girls to do those chores without being asked to do them.
It worked out great, the girls loved doing it and the moms……….. grateful 🙂
If you have younger girls, you could still do the same thing, just pick out more age appropriate chores. Put dirty cloths in the basket, wipe out the bathroom sink, feed an animal, pick up toys, clean off the table….. you could even ask the girls, “How do you think you could help around the house?” Make a list of those ideas and then have the girls copy those items on their chart.
If you have girls that are five years of age, I would just go ahead and make the tasks on the sheet, but then let them decorate it and talk about how they are going to help around the house.
Hope this helps.
God bless, Felicity T.
St. Margaret of Scotland lived during the 9th Century, before many of our modern treats came into fashion. But she was a queen, and had plenty of materials at here disposal. This Scottish Shortbread is a traditional favorite for its buttery texture and sweet taste. Maybe St. Margaret would have shared these with the poor children around her castle.
I found this recipe on allrecipes.com, which is a wonderful site for finding just about any type of food.
INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup white sugar
2/4 cup butter
DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
2. Blend all ingredients well. Dough will be stiff.
3. Press into a 9 x 9 inch buttered dish. Prick top with a fork.
4. Bake until pale golden brown on the edges. Cool and cut into squares.
Time: 20 minutes
Cost: about $4 per batch (about 18 squares)
Conclusion: I’ve been meaning to post this recipe for a while, but every time I make it, every square gets eaten before I can get a picture! It’s one of the most delicious homemade shortbreads I’ve had, and definitely a favorite among the kids.
Pics and Links at original blog post here: https://www.beholdpublications.com/BeholdChristBlog/2014/03/25/scottish-shortbread/