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The Importance of Traditions in the Lead Up to Christmas
Managing the stress of family traditions can be challenging, but it can help everyone to have a more enjoyable Christmas if we can make an effort to be flexible.
5 Facts You May Not Have Known About Christmas
It’s the time of year to send Christmas cards, organise Christmas dinners and listen to Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas on repeat.
Why Joseph?
A carpenter who lived a quiet life, Joseph said nothing that was recorded in Scripture. Yet God chose Him to be the earthly father of Jesus.
The Real Santa Claus Points Us to Jesus
Saint Nicholas has long been revered as one of the world’s most beloved and generous figures. Throughout his life, he devoted himself to acts of charity and assisting those in need. His kind-heartedness was legendary—so much so that it became a popular Christmas tradition to give gifts anonymously in the spirit of Saint Nicholas during the holiday season.
History of the Most Famous Christmas Carols
It’s that magical time of year again where houses are donning Christmas lights, decorations are everywhere you look and all you hear at the shops are Christmas carols. But, have you ever thought as to how Christmas Carols came to be?
Canadian Agency Says Christian Holy Days Reflect ‘Religious Intolerance’
Human Rights Commission claims Christmas and Easter discriminate against minority religions.
How To Have A Joyful Christmas
The heart of Christmas isn’t in our to-do lists; it’s in the incredible fact that Christ entered our world, changing everything.
Undermining The Meaning Of Christmas
Some Werribee shoppers were upset as their local shopping centre decorated for Christmas with the message: Merry Everything.
War Prompts Bethlehem To Cancel Christmas Festivities
“First time since modern celebrations began, there’ll be no Christmas trees or decorations in birthplace of Jesus.”
Pastors Hailed As Heroes For Saving 154 Lives During ‘Blizzard Of The Century’
Church leaders give all the glory to God after a chain of miraculous events.
Football, Christmas or Jesus – Which Can Really Unite Us?
Football, Christmas or Jesus – which can really unite us? As I write I have just finished watching another match of the Football (aka Soccer) World Cup. The real Football World Cup! (Cheeky, I know, but I couldn’t resist). For this World Cup, FIFA has run an advertising campaign around the theme, football unites. If
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The Devout Saint Nicholas And His Connection With Christmas
Christian bishop who was famous for his secret gift giving was the inspiration for Santa.
Outrage Over Church’s ‘Woke’ Version Of Popular Christmas Carol
“The entire Gospel message has been airbrushed and replaced by woke mantras.”
Bethlehem Welcomes Back Christian Christmas Pilgrims
“We expect that 2023 will be booming and business will be excellent.”
Remembering Christmas Message Of 2012
How the birth of Christ impacted on the late Queen Elizabeth II.
The History of Christmas: Its Biblical Roots
Because of the pagan roots of Christmas, many Christians believe we should avoid Christmas altogether. Chuck Missler delves into the Biblical roots of Christmas.
A Feast of Restoration & Redemption
Christmas is full of feasts. People gathering together in joy and laughter. It is an imagery of God’s restoration and the redemptive work of the Gospel. Clare Steele, CEO of Compassion Australia shares her thoughts about Christmas.
Don’t Display Your Faith In This County
“Religious symbols should not be displayed in or as a background to an employee’s virtual workspace.”
Christmas Movie About Rekindled Faith, Hope And Poetry
The true story behind ‘I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day.’
Colin Buchanan’s Christmas Concert Tour
Christian children’s entertainer says he’ll be “dashing through the bush in a rusty Holden ute.”
What if Jesus was not born that first Christmas?
Have you ever thought of what would have happened if Jesus was not born that very first Christmas? Our own Gregorian calendar based on the birthday of Jesus. What about schools and hospitals? What could the world be like if Jesus, the Son of God, did not incarnate as man?
Sharing is Caring
When we talk about caring by sharing, we often think about sharing what we have — belongings, time, joy. But what about sharing the Gospel? Do you consider that an act of care? Vision’s technician shares his best Christmases in India.
Mary, Did You Know?
The song ‘Mary, Did Your Know’ with its lyrics juxtaposed with a slightly sad melody creates this tension that makes Mary’s journey our own.
The Greatest Love Story
It’s not the Hallmark romcoms. It’s not the soapy romantic novels. The greatest love story was that baby that laid in the manger, exposed and vulnerable. God was laying bare His heart to us.