In the last few decades, that knowledge has taken a back seat to the hustle and bustle of shopping, parties and Santa Claus. Even the "comfort and joy" heralded is more about general feelings of ...
A doll representing the infant Jesus in St. Catherine's, the Franciscan church in the town of Bethlehem. David Silverman/Getty Images Every Christmas, a relatively small town in the Palestinian West ...
Beyond the date While December 25 may not be Jesus' actual birthday, its significance lies in its unifying power. It allows Christians across denominations and cultures to come together in shared ...
The true story of Christmas is in the Bible. It is written in the Book of Matthew, chapter 1:18-23 and in the Book of Luke, chapter 2: 1-20. We know that God sent an angel to speak to Mary and her ...
Christmas is here and Christians across the world are celebrating the anniversary of the birth of Jesus. However, you may be wondering how the holiday exactly came to be. With no confirmation of Jesus ...