Angie Mosteller

• Was Jesus Really Born on December 25th?
  I have long heard that our modern date for Christmas was chosen in an effort to “Christianize” a pagan holiday. I was surprised to learn the true history of how this date was selected.
  Monday, November 29, 2021
• Is Halloween a Pagan Holiday?
  Many Christians struggle to decide how (or if) to celebrate Halloween, especially with the claim that the holiday is pagan in origin.
  Monday, October 11, 2021
• Who Is Santa Claus and What Do We Know About His Origin?
  Try as we might to disassociate Santa from Christmas, he is hard to ignore. So when the kids inevitably ask, “Who is Santa?” what do we say?
  Tuesday, December 17, 2019
• Why the Pilgrims Really Came to America
  To better understand why the Pilgrims left England, it may be helpful to briefly review the religious landscape of the time.
  Tuesday, November 21, 2017
• 7 Halloween Images to Discuss with Your Kids
  Let’s face it, whether we celebrate Halloween or not, we cannot ignore the images that surround our children during the season.
  Wednesday, October 15, 2014
• Halloween and Reformation Day: The Connection
  Martin Luther is said to have posted his Ninety-Five Theses to the door of All Saints’ Church (also called Castle Church) on October 31, 1517.
  Thursday, October 24, 2013
• The Origin of the Christmas Tree
  Think the Christmas Tree is pagan? It is more likely that the modern Christmas Tree has its beginning in Christian practices.
  Monday, December 17, 2012
• What to Do with Santa Claus
  Wednesday, December 14, 2011