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Beyond the 25th: Celebrating the Season of Christmas
(December 15, 2008)
Does your family suffer from the Dec. 26th blues? The original Christmas season unfolded in a long, slow manner, starting with the hush of Advent and ending jubilantly on the twelfth day of Christmas - Jan. 6th.
WOW Christmas - Music Review
(December 12, 2002)
What's your bag baby? Whatever it is—pop, gospel, rock--you're sure to find something your musical tastes can savor in WOW Christmas. And here's hoping this two-disc set is in Santa's bag for YOU this Christmas.
Jewish Group Defends 'Merry Christmas' Greeting
(December 1, 2005)
A Jewish group that describes its mission as combating anti-Christian bias wants the "politically correct" to know that it's okay to say "Merry Christmas."
Anti-Christmas Bias and the Political Correctness Police
(December 18, 2003)
Christmas is now politically incorrect. Hostility to Christianity is now evident in the rejection of Christmas as a legitimate public celebration, leading to bias against Christian expression and the re-paganization of Christmas itself. Will Christmas be pushed into the catacombs?
Merry Christmas!
(December 24, 2007)
No day of the year has generated more written material than Christmas. I thought I would collect a few thoughts from people with bigger brains than me to share as a Christmas gift to you.
Christmas Memories from Watermark
(December 2, 2002)
We asked some of Christian music's finest to share some of their favorite Christmas memories or traditions with us this month. And Watermark's Nathan and Christy Nockels have plenty to share. Christy writes in for the duo....
School Okays Christmas Witch, Rewrites 'Silent Night'
(December 12, 2005)
The "war against Christmas" rages on. A Wisconsin elementary school has changed the song "Silent Night" to "Cold in the Night," and secularized the lyrics. Ridgeway Elementary School in Dodgeville may be taking a cue from the White House, which as been sending out greeting cards in the last few weeks, wishing recipients a happy "Holiday Season" rather than "Merry Christmas."
HomeWord - Dec. 16, 2008
(December 16, 2008)
Christmas: When Your Heart Grows 3 Sizes I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you (Ezek. 36:26) . The Grinch has a heart problem because he fails to understand Christmas.
Anti-Christmas Bias and the Political Correctness Police
(December 22, 2003)
Will Christmas be pushed into the catacombs? A new round of animosity toward Christmas is further proof that the political correctness police are busily at work. Furthermore, we are witnessing the re-paganizaton of Christmas.
THE WAR ON CHRISTMAS: MUSCLEHEADS FIGHT BACK!
(November 30, 2005)
Introducing the most concise way to take a stand in the War On Christmas... read on - participate - and btw "Merry Christmas!"
Merry Christmas NOT Happy Holiday
(December 25, 2006)
We observe and celebrate the birth of the savior of the world, Jesus the Christ, the son of God, without whom there is no purpose for living and no hope for a life after this one in heaven with him and with the father.
Christmas Wasn't Always About the Presents
(December 17, 2007)
It wasn't until the prosperity of the 1950s that expensive gifts, giving more than one gift per person, giving gifts to adults as well as to children, and a month-long shopping season became prevalent.
Retailers Urged to Remember the 'Reason for the Season'
(November 29, 2005)
A conservative group is circulating a petition condemning major retailers that have "banned Christmas" by replacing the word "Christmas" with "happy holidays" or "season's greetings."
Ways to Keep Your Family Focused on Christ this Christmas
(December 1, 2006)
Great unity can result from a family that focuses on celebrating and honoring the birth of Christ. Here are some ideas you may want to incorporate into your yearly traditions.
Enjoy a Richer Christmas Season by Spending Less Money
(November 28, 2004)
Enjoy a Richer Christmas Season by Spending Less Money
Every year, Christians bemoan the fact that what should be a sacred celebration of Christ's birth is eclipsed by the crass commercialization of secular Christmas activities. But not enough people actually do much to change the materialistic culture that has become so ingrained in our society during the Christmas season.
So if you've ever spent a lot of money for Christmas yet felt spiritually bankrupt, don't let that happen again this year. It is possible to enjoy a richer Christmas season by spending less money -- if you focus on spiritual values rather than material ones.
Christmas with...Chris Tomlin
(December 18, 2002)
We asked some of Christian music's finest to share some of their favorite Christmas memories or traditions with us this month. And worship leader Chris Tomlin names his favorite Christmas carol and remembers a special family tradition....
Great Christmas Books for Kids
(December 12, 2002)
When they come in from the snow and are tired of playing with their toys, children might want—and need—some quiet time with Mom or Dad. Here are some classic and new holiday story options for the kiddos to read during Christmas break....