In Turkey, archaeologists have discovered a sarcophagus thought to belong to Saint Nicholas, the 4th-century bishop who inspired the figure of Santa Claus. Turkey's Ministry of Culture and Tourism discovered a sarcophagus during an excavation at St. Nicholas Church, located in the two-story annex in Antalya's Demre neighborhood. In the fourth century, Saint Nicholas was a
Great American Media has announced the early start of GREAT AMERICAN CHRISTMAS 2024. Starting in October, Great American Family will transition to 24/7 Christmas movies, launching the 4th annual Great American Christmas with a fresh slate of the season’s most inspiring and heartwarming faith-and-family-themed films. This Christmas aims to provide more faith, love, and hope,
It’s a dilemma that grows worse with each passing season – we want to celebrate the birth of our Savior but don’t appreciate the commercialization (or consumerism) of Christmas. We abhor the insolence and pressure of buying ever-more expensive gifts, “keeping up with the Joneses” when decorating our homes, and the hassle of battling materialistic
"Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart." --Luke 2:19 This last Sunday in December reminds us in the increasing rush of time that we are all a milestone closer to the grave, twelve months, which we can never again regain and relive, nearer eternity. Only a few more Christmases for most of
"Christmas carol" refers to a piece of vocal music in carol form whose lyrics center on the theme of Christmas or the Christmas season. Most traditional Christmas carols are deeply religious, mainly focusing on the Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus. Below are a collection of lyrics for the most popular traditional Christmas songs and carols. Angels From The Realm Of Glory – James