“What is a Christmas nativity?”……Tradition says that Francis of Assisi created the very first Christmas nativity scene in AD 1223 after a trip to the Holy Land and Christ's birthplace. So began a new tradition that took root in many Western countries. Today, we can see nativity scenes in front of churches and homes, on […]
Should we have a Christmas Tree? Does the Christmas Tree have its origin in ancient pagan rituals?”……Answer: 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 […]
“Why is the Virgin Birth so important?”……Answer: The doctrine of the virgin birth is crucially important (Isaiah 7:14Matthew 1:23Luke 1:27, 34). First, let's look at how Scripture describes the event. In response to Mary's question, "How will this be?" (Luke 1:34), Gabriel says, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the […]
“What should parents tell their children about Santa Claus?”……Answer: 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 […]
“Why did the Magi bring gold, frankincense, and myrrh to Jesus?”……Answer: Matthew 2 tells us that the magi, or wise men, travelled from the East in search of the Christ child. They inquired of King Herod where they might find Him, saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we […]
“What was the star of Bethlehem?”……Answer: The Star of Bethlehem is associated with the visit of the magi (wise men) from the East as recorded in Matthew 2:1-12. The text implies the Star appeared only to the magi in the East (the "East" most likely being the area of Persia, or modern-day Iran). There is […]
“What is the true meaning of Christmas?” 7 Creation Miracles of Christ ,The Jesus story as told by the Apostle John No star. No angels. No shepherds. No wise men. No mention of Bethlehem or Mary and Joseph. No compelling story of the babe in a manger. No genealogy of Jesus to introduce His birth. […]