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O Tannenbaum

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

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The Dark Side of Christmas

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

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Supporting Actors II

We continue our discussion of the supporting actors in the Christmas story with Luke 2:8–18. The shepherds 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the … Continue reading

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