Today is Purim, a traditional Jewish holiday commemorating Esther’s stand against the evil Haman, who was plotting to kill all of the Jews in the Persian kingdom. Queen Esther’s cousin Mordecai refused to bow to Haman, an assistant to King …
I was recently talking to a group of my friends about the stresses of trying to move during the month of December and still needing to decorate the house for Christmas! Hauling in the tree, climbing up into the attic …
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 …
As the proud wife and daughter of U.S. veterans, November 11, Veteran’s Day, has always been an important day in our family. Veteran’s Day is a day of remembrance; a day to honor the men and women who have fought …
Sunday School Lady explains the history of Hanukkah in Buck Denver Asks Why Do We Call It Christmas?. Watch the video to learn about the re-dedication of the temple and the miracle of the oil that lasted 8 days! What …
Most people only know Pentecost as a Christian holiday, where we commemorate the day when the Holy Spirit fell on the Apostles of Christ as they gathered together in the upper room, after the Ascension of Jesus. Scripture (Acts 2) …
