What is the history of Christmas trees? What do they have to do with Jesus’ birth? Although the Christmas tree is full of symbolic meaning for the Christian tradition, there is no immediate connection between Jesus and this particular practice. […]
What are some popular Christmas symbols and how do they fit into the story of Christmas? For centuries before Christ, residents of Europe dealt with the long, hard winter months by celebrating midwinter festivals. Some familiar Christmas symbols, such as […]
For some of us the holidays are greatly anticipated times of the year to joyfully share with our families. But for others of us, who may be divorced and sharing custody of our children with an ex-spouse, the holidays can […]
There are so many Christmas traditions in the US! Where did they all come from? America is often called a “melting pot” and its Christmas traditions can be seen the same way! It is a country of immigrants from all […]
What is Hanukkah? Hanukkah is the holiday celebrated by the Jewish people to mark the “Feast of Dedication.” It commemorates the rededication of the temple after the Maccabees defeated the army of the king Antiochus IV Epiphanes, who had desecrated […]
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