Tag: happy holidays

  • Christmas Q & A

    Christmas Q & A

    How old was Mary? Is Santa based on a saint? Is society becoming more hostile toward Christmas? This post answers these questions and more.

  • Answering Your Most Popular Questions About Christmas

    Answering Your Most Popular Questions About Christmas

    Is there a historical basis for Santa? Who were the wise men? Was Jesus actually born on December 25? Every year in December I start to get questions about Christmas. Why? Because I’m a pastor and this is a big spiritual holiday for many of us. But for a lot of people, it has also morphed into…

  • The 6 Big Q & A’s About Christmas

    The 6 Big Q & A’s About Christmas

    Was Jesus actually born on December 25? How does Santa fit into things? Is my nativity scene correct? Each year I get several questions about the curiosities of Christmas. Why? Well, I’m a pastor and this is a big religious holiday for many of us. But it has also morphed into a wider cultural celebration about “giving,”…

  • Making Christmas Meaningful

    Making Christmas Meaningful

    Christmas is like water. It can be a great source of nourishment—but it can also drown you. The beauty can be eclipsed by a distracted extravagance we can’t afford. So here are 12 ideas to help make Christmas more meaningful for you and your family. (FYI, I’ve borrowed many of these ideas from friends and…