When Was the Christ Child Born A Chronology Debate
A historical chronicle notes that Christmas date December 25 is traditional but not universally accepted by theologians. It argues Christ was likely born around 750 AUC or 4 B.C., based on Herod’s era, lunar eclipses, Kepler’s planetary conjunctions, and later scholarly confirmations. The exact year remains uncertain.
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A Perfect Christmas Dream of Universal Goodwill
A meditation on a single perfect Christmas shared by all, foretelling a millennium of happiness. The piece imagines how such a day would ease sorrows, soften enmities, and flood hearts with kindness, while noting that the dream remains possible only in imagination yet can be repeated in reality.
Christmas Wish Translation Inspires Action
Leslie's Weekly exhorts readers to turn wishes into deeds by using available means and opportunities to brighten lives and bring humanity closer to the ideal of a better world.
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Christmas Verses Of A Humble Feast And Cheer
A whimsical Christmas poem offers cheer and diet jokes about a frugal eater who rejects sweets and rich foods. The narrator notes a strict regimen of water and shredded corn, celebrating Christmas turkey and pie with merry tones and a steady New Year greeting.
Christmas Treasures and the Angel Chorus
Poem recounting a mother’s memories of Christmas with a baby, a white stocking, a toy, and a lock of hair. The vigil by the chimney, Christmas music, and the arrival of angels accompany the tale of loss and eternal yearning for the baby boy, signed Eugene Fries.
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