We hear a lot about “Emmanuel” at Christmas, but who is Emmanuel? The word Emmanuel appears 3 times in the Bible – twice in Isaiah and once in Matthew. Emmanuel means “God with us” and is a name for Jesus. …
Where Did the 12 Days of Christmas Come From? While in America we might assume that the twelve days of Christmas are those leading up to Christmas day (“twelve shopping days left”), in actuality the traditional “Twelve Days of Christmas” …
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. …
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 …
Ian’s most important question … Clive All right, Ian – this is the 12th day! Time for your last question! Ian I know, Clive. I’ve got a good one. Clive This is the one we’ve all been waiting for! Ian …
