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Topic: Holidays

Saint Patrick’s Day

This entry is part 8 of 8 in the series Holidays

Tomorrow is Saint Patrick’s Day. What was the origin of this day, and who was Saint Patrick?  And what in the world does it have …

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Valentines Day

This entry is part 7 of 8 in the series Holidays

Valentine’s Day is a celebration of romantic love, usually accompanied by an exchange of cards, flowers and candy.  On several occasions as I was doing …

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Twelve Days of Christmas

The Twelve Days of Christmas

This entry is part 6 of 8 in the series Holidays

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 …

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The Origin of Santa Claus

This entry is part 5 of 8 in the series Holidays

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, …

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Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays?

This entry is part 4 of 8 in the series 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 …

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When Was Jesus Born?

This entry is part 3 of 8 in the series Holidays

First of all, it is unlikely that Jesus was born on December 25.  The Bible does not tell us the date of Christ’s birth.  The …

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Advent: A Season of Preparation and Hope

This entry is part 2 of 8 in the series Holidays

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 …

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The Christian Calendar

This entry is part 1 of 8 in the series Holidays

I am beginning a new series on holidays, focusing especially on Christian holidays.  This will give me the opportunity to explore the origins of some …

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What is Lent?

Lent is a time of soul-searching and repentance in preparation for the celebration of Christ’s death and resurrection on Good Friday and Easter. In the …

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