Christmas Messages from Local Churches Focus on Christ’s Difference
A collection of Christmas reflections from Rev. Paul Borchardt, Rev. R. S. Caswell, Rev. Ross Williams, and Rev. P Zabrytsky. They emphasize Jesus as God and man, his sinless life, crucifixion for humanity, and resurrection, urging faithful living, renewal, and worship through Scripture sacraments and charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Jesus
John
Paul Borchardt
St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church
Christ
R. S. Caswell
Free Methodist Church
Isaiah
Messiah
Jesus Christ
Yuletide Customs Abroad Spark Global Holiday Mosaic
A survey of Christmas traditions around the world shows Germany popularizing the evergreen tree, St Nicholas visits on December 6, and Mexico staging ten posadas December 16 to 26. England, the Netherlands, Brazil, and Scotland add distinct customs as Santa gains ground on global practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
St. Nicholas
Nikolaus
Kristkindl
England
Mexico
Joseph
Mary
Santa Claus
Holland
Netherlands
Brazil
Papa Noel
Scotland
Thorn Tree Blooms In England and Washington DC
A Christmas legend says the Holy Thorn Tree in Glastonbury blooms on December 25 each year while a similar occurrence may be seen at the Cathedral of the Close in Washington DC. St Joseph of Arimathea planted his staff here and it sprouted into a thorn tree blossoming by Christmas Eve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Christ
Jesus Christ
Washington
D.C
Glastonbury
Somerset
England
St. Joseph of
St. Joseph
Holiday traditions and New Year customs described
The article notes gift giving begins on New Year’s Day and describes haggis as a dish made from sheep or calf organs minced with suet onions oatmeal and seasoning boiled in the animal’s stomach. It mentions New Year’s calling and the expectation to bring a handful of coal.
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Man
Bethlehem
Ross Williams
Roblin United Church
P. Zabrytsky
Roblin
Son of God
Judean
Jeremiah
Jgy
Royal Canadian Legion
Mickelson Farm Equipment
Manitoba
Committee On Alcohol Education
Department of Education
Legislative Building
Winnipeg
I Sree
Roblin Electric
Management and Staff
Yuletide
Lakeside Honey Farm
Jim and
Helen Isaac
Holiday
Mary and
Alf Williams
San Clara Hotel Management
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