Monthly Archives: December 2014

Today I have three examples of artists who don’t take the Christmas holiday too seriously. First, from my home state of Texas comes a song that has become a regular part of my holiday listening experience. “Merry Christmas from the Family” … Continue reading →

During the fourth century the practice of bringing evergreen trees indoors during the dark days of winter spread across Europe. In medieval Germany, the increase in Christianity gave rise to a new tradition.  Germans began decorating the trees with apples … Continue reading →

There are others in the Christmas story that are often overlooked; the mothers and their innocent children massacred by the order of King Herod. Matthew 2:13-18 13 When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in … Continue reading →