“How should Christians respond to the “War on Christmas”?”……Answer: Many people perceive that there is a concerted effort to eliminate the word "Christmas" from public discourse-sort of a "war on Christmas." The stories seem to be coming more frequently: a grade-school choir sings "We Wish You a Happy Holiday" instead of "We Wish You a […]
“What should parents tell their children about Santa Claus?”……Although Santa Claus is a mythical figure, his creation is based in part on a great Christian man named Saint Nicholas of Myra, who lived in the 4th century. Nicholas was born to Christian parents who left him an inheritance when they died, which he distributed to […]
“Should we have a Christmas Tree? Does the Christmas Tree have its origin in ancient pagan rituals?”……The modern custom of a Christmas tree does not come from any form of paganism. There is no evidence of any pagan religion decorating a special holiday tree for their mid-winter festivals, although the Romans celebrated the winter solstice […]
“Does Luke’s claim that Jesus was born in Bethlehem at the time of Quirinius‘ census match the historical record?”……Answer: This is a question that has been a point of controversy among biblical scholars and skeptics for centuries. History tells us that Caesar Augustus reigned over the Roman Empire from 27 BC to 14 AD and […]
Putting Christ into Christmas. Luke 2:10-11. “Suddenly an Angel of the Lord appeared among them and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terrified, but the Angel reassured them. Don’t be afraid he said. I bring you good news. It will bring great joy to all people. The Saviour—-yes, the Messiah, the […]
“What is the true meaning of Christmas?”……The true meaning of Christmas is love. John 3:16-17 "For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, […]
“What is the meaning of Noel?”……Every year, people sing songs like "The First Noel" at Christmas, and many wonder what a "noel" is. In French, joyeux noel means "Merry Christmas." Our modern English word comes from the Middle English nowel, which Webster's 1828 Dictionary defined as "a shout of joy or Christmas song." The roots […]