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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 2003
Page
19
A reader asks how to raise a Jewish Catholic child without confusion. Advice favors maintaining Jewish identity, gifting on Hanukkah, using Hanukkah paper, and describing Santa as a friendly figure. Emphasize common ground that Christians and Jews worship the same God and celebrate lights without envy or division.
Brendan Powell Smith creates The Brick Testament using Lego figures to illustrate Bible stories. The project began online, earning a cult following and six books, while Smith claims to faithfully depict verses even as he says glimpses of faith differ.
AP religion writer notes nativity scenes and many Christmas customs have pagan or pre Christian origins rather than biblical roots. Pope Julius I set December 25 in 320 AD and Constantine popularized the feast to rival Saturnalia. Evergreen trees holly and mistletoe symbolize life and light.
A brief note traces Christmas color symbolism from pagan winter associations to Christian meanings. Green for life, red for Jesus' blood and salvation, and gold for the wise men. It mentions candy canes originating from a 17th century German choirmaster who shaped white sticks into shepherd crooks, later adding red for Jesus' blood.
Unity Center volunteers collect stuffed animals for a yearly drive started by Hembroff in Memphis. Police use them to soothe children in crises, and even parolees in work releases bless and keep bears for personal healing. The program blends spiritual care with practical support, spreading unconditional love.
A roundup of holiday worship concerts, pageants, and charity events across Cedar Rapids Iowa City and nearby towns. Staged at Mercy Medical Center First Presbyterian Church Northbrook Baptist St Marys Urbana Coralville Trinity Calvary Prairiewoods and other churches. Activities include concerts pageants choirs nativity living nativity and a chili fundraiser with proceeds to Madge Phillips Center.
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