Articles Containing Tag: Christmas

As the classic Christmas song says, “Christmas comes but once a year” – and that day is December 25. The holiday is celebrated worldwide as the birthday of Jesus, but no matter how hard you search, you won’t find that… Read More

Christmas is an old and a young holiday. Christians are celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ over 2,000 years ago, but many of the traditions we know today are only about 100 years old. For centuries, Christmas was only a… Read More

Christmas wasn’t always the merry holiday we know today. Many Christians refused to celebrate or honor it, as the date was associated with the Pagan winter solstice. For others, Christmas was a time for solemn prayer. So, what happened to… Read More

It may come as a surprise that one of the most delightful Christmas traditions is surrounded by mystery. The poem ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas has been read to children across the world on Christmas Eve for more than a… Read More

Deer and other members of the Cervidae family can be found on every continent in the world except for Antarctica. They are considered one of the most successful animal breeds due to their high rate of survivability and their ability… Read More

If you were to pick from the treasure trove of holiday movies, what would be your favorite? All folks have their go-to film for this time of year, from the memorable 1946 It’s a Wonderful Life to the 1990s Home… Read More

Christmas has always been about generosity, togetherness, and – most importantly – the birth of Jesus Christ. But how society celebrates one of the world’s most cherished holidays has changed dramatically over the last decade. Technology has altered the way… Read More

Christmas legends around the world are fun as well as a bit bizarre and sometimes quite frightful. Sweden’s Christmas Goat Burning, Spain’s Catalan Pooping Log, and Austria’s Krampus Night are just a few of the quirky rituals that highlight the… Read More

The holidays are here, and with them comes one of the most important seasons in Christianity: Advent. While much of the world rushes to wrap presents, find the perfect Christmas tree, and organize holiday dinners, Christians are encouraged to enter… Read More

Everyone knows December is all about Christmas. In fact, a staggering 90% of Americans say they celebrate the holiday, according to Pew Research. But just before Christmas steals the spotlight, another beloved holiday arrives: St. Nicholas Day. What Is St…. Read More

Thanksgiving has come and gone, and now we are in the most wonderful time of the year – Christmas. Santa Claus is finalizing his accounting of the naughty and the nice, which is completed by Dec. 4, Santa’s List Day…. Read More

Today, Christmas is considered a Christian holiday. It’s a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. However, many of the traditions came from long before. So where did we get them, and why do we continue them today? What we… Read More