Stories Behind the Great Traditions of ChristmasZondervan, 2010 M05 4 - 208 páginas Ever wonder where some of our unique and meaningful Christmas traditions come from? Why are red and green popular colors of the season? Why is exchanging gifts a family tradition? Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas reveals the people, places, and events that shaped the best-loved customs of this merriest of holidays and how they all point to Christ. Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas includes insights about:
This is the perfect gift to infuse your celebration with spiritual insights, true-life tales, and captivating legends to intrigue you and your family. Bring new luster and depth to your modern traditions while you celebrate Jesus' birth. The traditions of Christmas lend beauty, awe, and hope to the holiday, causing people all over the world to anticipate it with joy. Warm your heart as you rediscover the true and eternal significance of Christmas. |
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... COLORS OF CHRISTMAS 11 DECORATIONS AND ORNAMENTS 12 EPIPHANY 13 GIFTS 14 HANDEL'S MESSIAH 15 HOLLY 16 LIGHTS 17 MISTLETOE 18 MOVIES OF CHRISTMAS 19 NATIVITY SCENES AND CHRISTMAS PAGEANTS 20 THE NUTCRACKER BALLET 21 POINSETTIAS 22 SANTA ...
... color from church to church and from country to country, the meaning of each light remained the same. Three of the candles, most commonly purple, represented what many Christians believed to be the most precious gifts of Christmas: hope ...
... colors by hand, in the past hard candy was usually made in a solid color. When children began to receive special treats on St. Nicholas's Day in the fourth century, hard candy was probably one of the first things enjoyed. Yet because ...
... , a plan was hatched. The candy would not be just a treat; it would be a teaching tool. The choirmaster decided that the candy's pure white color would represent the sinless life of Christ. The crook would serve as a way for the.
... colors into the candy canes. Soon the process was being used by others. An Indiana candy maker, whose brother was a priest, knew the old story of the red-and-white candy cane being used as a way to identify Christians in England. A ...
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DECORATIONS AND ORNAMENTS | |
EPIPHANY | |
GIFTS | |
HANDELS MESSIAH | |
HOLLY | |
LIGHTS | |
MISTLETOE | |
MOVIES OF CHRISTMAS | |
CHRISTMAS SEALS | |
CHRISTMAS TREES | |
THE COLORS OF CHRISTMAS | |
NATIVITY SCENES AND CHRISTMAS PAGEANTS | |