In the old days, it was not called the Holiday Season; the Christians called it ‘Christmas’ and went to church; the Jews called it ‘Hanukkah’ and went to synagogue; the atheists went to parties and drank. People passing each other on the street would say ‘Merry Christmas!’ or ‘...
It was a cold and misty Christmas morning in the very depth of winter after a heavy fall of snow and only Farmer Evans and the Reverend Joseph Lancaster managed to arrive at the church for the morning service. ‘Well,’ said the Vicar laconically, ‘I guess there’s no point in having ...
According toSnoops, Jingle Bells is not a Christmas song. The song was originally written by Pierpont and performed for a Thanksgiving program at his father’s church. But based on the song’s controversial lyrics, that claim has come into question. The lesser known verses in the song are ...
Christmas Day comes on December 25. It is important in Western countries. On that day the family get together for a big family dinner. Most families buy a Christina stree and decorate it with small things. At night children go to bed early, hanging stockings beside the beds and waiting for...
Communities across Wales sponsor music and poetry festivals calledEisteddfodsin honor of the holiday. These festivals include competitions for the best carols and poems written in Welsh, thus helping to create a large body of Welsh Christmas music and verse. The Royal National Eisteddfod, held each...
This year’s theme “Together Again!” celebrates a return to the Holiday Parade and will allow for many fun and creative entries. The parade is expected to attract well over 10,000 spectators and over 3,000 participants including active and retired military members, youth groups, equestrian gr...
Robert attended North Greenville University in South Carolina for his undergraduate and Liberty University in Virginia for his Masters. He has served as a worship pastor, youth pastor, family pastor, church planter, and Pastor of Worship and Discipleship. He now serves at Calvary Baptist Church in...
Twelve days after Ganna, on January 19, Ethiopians begin the three-day celebration called Timkat, which commemorates the baptism of Christ. The children walk to church services in a procession. They wear the crowns and robes of the church youth groups they belong to. The grown-ups wear the...
By 1845 the first phase of Browning’s life was near its end. In that year he metElizabeth Barrett. In herPoems(1844) Barrett had included lines praising Browning, who wrote to thank her (January 1845). In May they met and soon discovered their love for each other. Barrett had, however...
• Tandy Reussner, Organ Vespers 2023: “Christmas Across the Generations,” 4:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 946 Vermont St. • Chabad Center for Jewish Life: Public Menorah Lighting, 5 p.m., outside Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St. ...