Real meaning of Christmas beyond gifts and feasts
The passage contrasts common pleasures and holiday bustle with a deeper sense of Christmas. It reflects on family, friendship, travel, and prosperity, then asserts those material aspects do not capture the true meaning of the holiday.
The Real Meaning of Christmas by John F. Dantan Hennig
A Christ Lutheran Church message emphasizes Christmas as the gift of salvation through Jesus Christ. It reminds readers that God sent His Son to atone for sin, urging worship, faith, and sharing the gospel with others.
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Christmas Not Always A Holiday
The article traces Christmas from its early adaptation by missionaries in 1601 AD to its suppression by the Puritan Parliament in 1644 in England. It notes the revival of observance in the mid 19th century following Charles Dickens's 1843 publication of A Christmas Carol and the festival's spread.
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