The Twelve Days of Christmas
Have you ever wondered about the “twelve days of Christmas”? In the U.S. many people think that the “twelve days of Christmas” are the 12 …
The Origin of Santa Claus
There are many Christmas customs that have nothing to do with the birth of Christ. What about the the most distinctive Christmas symbol of all, …
Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays?
In recent years it has become the norm in public to wish people “Happy Holidays” rather than “Merry Christmas.” I can understand the concern about …
Advent: A Season of Preparation and Hope
Advent is the name given to the period of preparation leading up to Christmas. It begins on the 4th Sunday before Christmas and ends on …
Santa on the Cross? A Comparison of Santa and Jesus
A man in Bremerton, Washington has erected a 15 foot cross in his yard, with Santa in the place of Jesus. In an attempt to …
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Is there a Santa Claus?
It’s time for something on the lighter side. I first saw this in an email in 1994. I will copy it below for your enjoyment. …
The Light of the World
I don’t normally post jokes on this site, but this story is cute. . . A little boy forgot his lines in the church Christmas …
What is Advent?
Our church is using an Advent wreath to celebrate the period of time leading up to Christmas. Some are wondering what Advent is and how …
A Charlie Brown Christmas
This is the 40th anniversary of the much beloved television special A Charlie Brown Christmas. What most people don’t know is that the show originally …