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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... legend and placed them as living creatures in the real world. In Germany, when homemade ornaments began to appear on Christmas trees, the first ornaments most children created were angels. This practice continued through the Middle Ages ...
... legends state that the tin boxes used by Roman soldiers in gambling were first brought into churches because Roman ... legend might have some basis in fact, but it is more likely that the boxes were used in churches because they were ...
... legends concerning the birth of this English holiday, it is the only version that does not center on Christmas. Another theory about the holiday's beginnings is tied to the rowdy English Christmases of the Middle Ages. The wealthy, who ...
... well on the life of the man whose birth we celebrate on December 25th and those, like Stephen, who have followed his example. This is one tradition that needs to be expanded! 5 CANDY CANES There are probably as many legends centered.
... legend and now brought to life by a unique striping design, has made it one of the best teaching tools of the holiday season. Hard candy has been around almost as long as people have been yearning for sweets. For over a thousand years ...
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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 | |