Christmas Observance and the Historic Date Debates
A reflective piece tracing how Christmas observance evolved from perilous, disputed origins to a modern tradition of family gatherings. It recounts early church debates over the date, varied historical proposed days, and superstitions once linked to the season, ending with the current peaceful home-centered celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemens
Alexandria
Origen
Sealiger
Rome
Germany
England
Preachara
Oxford
Epswich
Canterbury
Give Something for the Home By Douglas Malloch
Poem urging gifts that endure, urging readers to focus on home over fleeting toys. Emphasizes a chair and lamp as lasting, meaningful presents that bring the Christmas spirit to parents, siblings, and the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Malloch
Dad