Christmas
Articles about Christmas - Jesus is the Reason for the Season
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Who was the Real Father Christmas?
As a wealthy Christian, Saint Nicholas felt called by God to help the poor by doing good deeds. His acts of kindness sowed the seed of the tradition of giving gifts at Christmas and placing them in a stocking.
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Christmas in Bethlehem 2023, Israel, the Birthplace of Jesus
On our visit to the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, we discovered the beauty of this holy site, but is this the place where Jesus Christ was born? Watch the video.
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Christmas by C.S. Lewis
What did C.S. Lewis say about Christmas? Discover the meaning of Christmas in a new light with these eight quotes from the Christian author who inspired millions.
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Christmas Traditions – Saint Nicholas, Santa Claus and the Christ Child
As a wealthy Christian, Saint Nicholas felt called by God to help the poor by doing good deeds. His acts of kindness sowed the seed of the tradition of giving gifts at Christmas and placing them in a stocking.
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Father Christmas and Saint Nicholas: Discover the Gift Giver who Inspired the Legend of Santa Claus
Before he was called a Saint, Nicholas was an orphan who inherited great wealth from his family. Born in modern-day Turkey in AD c.280, he was raised as a Christian during times of persecution and believed he could use his wealth to help the needy. Cautious of the Lord Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 6 to give with a pure heart, he gained a reputation for secret giving. What precisely took place is unknown, but legend states he once heard of a poor man whose daughters could be sold into prostitution. To save them from destitution, he put money into a bag and threw it into their home at night and…
