While the birth of Jesus describes what happened that first ... retail outlets are opportunities for people to hear the Christmas story. Says Lucado, "You know, when I go into a shopping mall ...

WHAT would you do if you knew the King was coming for tea? That’s exactly what happened to us recently. We did everything to ...

“In the hour of his most holy birth, I found myself in the true ... to be prayed in front of any image of the Baby Jesus during the Christmas season: “Gentle baby Jesus, you, in an admirable ...

“Silent Night” depictions of Christ’s birth are unrealistic, as plastic as decorations that appear on lawns every December, as staged as the declarations of love at the end of a Hallmark Christmas ...

(AP) — On Christmas Eve in 1741 ... “We might wonder why setting up a putz and telling the story of Jesus’ birth is so important to the Moravians, and now to the city of Bethlehem ...

“This gesture connects the birth of Jesus ... of the story, that both you and I can receive the personal invitation. It’s very easy to get caught up in the mailing list of Christmas cards ...

The essence of Christmas isn’t about reindeer, jolly old elves, or even gift-giving; it’s the celebration of the story of the birth of Jesus Christ. But how in the world did that story ever ...

The Christmas season doesn't abruptly end on Dec. 25. Indeed, even after the 12 days leading up to Epiphany and the final day ...

His family was wealthy, and he took his inheritance and gave to less fortunate and lived a life of humility. He died on Dec. 6, 346 A.D., which for many European nations has become Saint Nicholas Day, ...

As Christianity spread, Christmas celebrations evolved, absorbing elements from various cultures. Religious narratives, such as the story of Jesus's birth in Bethlehem, inspired traditions like ...

More than 200 million Christians are associated with Orthodox Churches and most celebrate Christmas on 7 January.