Christmas Customs “FAQ” By Rev. Dr. Richard Bucher 1. What does the word “Noel” mean? There are two schools of thought on this. Some believe that the word comes from the Latin natalis (birthday) and refers to Jesus’ birthday. Others believe that it derives from the French nouvelles (news), and so refers to the good [...]
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Do You Know?
Posted in Christmas on December 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Christmas Tree
Posted in Christmas on December 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Origin and Meaning of the Christmas Tree The Christmas tree is one of the most popular and cherished Christmas customs. Each year, 35-40 million live trees are purchased and decorated in the United States alone. But when, where, and how did this custom begin? What is the origin of the Christmas tree? What does [...]
Jesus is the Reason For The Season
Posted in Christmas on December 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I found this article today. Very interesting. Reason for the Season By Dr. Richard P. Bucher “Jesus is the reason for the season.” As I’ve grown in my understanding of Christ’s birth and the history of Christmas, I’ve also grown less fond of this slogan. Let me tell you why. I don’t care for this [...]
What’s in a name?
Posted in Christianity, Christmas, Jesus on January 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
People go through a lot today to find the “perfect” name for their new child. Today, January 1st is a feast in the Church which marks the 8th day of Jesus’ life. The Law required all boys to be circumcised. On this day, our Savior also received His name. Jesus’ name which means, “The [...]
The Twelve Days of Christmas
Posted in Christmas on December 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
If you looked out on the Feast of Stephen — that’s 26 December, but we’ll get back to that — you might think Christmas is over. Already on the evening news on Christmas day the local stations are posting Christmas tree pick up sites and times. Some hang around for a week to give a [...]
Christmas Sermons
Posted in Christmas, Sermons on December 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
To my friends at Starbucks and throughout the world: Here are the worship services from Redeemer Lutheran Church this Christmas. Click on the link to take you to my sermon podcast page. Enjoy! Click here to listen.
Can A Christian Deny the Virgin Birth?
Posted in Christmas on December 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
By: Dr. Albert Mohler Can a true Christian deny the virgin birth? This question would perplex the vast majority of Christians throughout the centuries, but modern denials of biblical truth make the question tragically significant. Of all biblical doctrines, the doctrine of Christ’s virginal conception has often been the specific target of modern denial [...]
Prayer for Pastors
Posted in Christmas on December 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I was sent this today from a pastor who hosts one of my favorite blogs, cyberbrethren. It’s a prayer for pastors. These next fews days many will be busy with holiday preparations. While many are putting the final touches on Christmas decorations, food preparation, pastors throughout the world are busy preparing services and sermons for [...]
Searching for the Star
Posted in Christmas on December 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Today I found this article on Christianitytoday.com. It has a few items of interest. Using powerful computer software, an Australian astronomer says that he has re-created the night over Bethlehem in the year 2 B. C. and discovered a planetary conjunction that may have been the Star of Bethlehem that drew the Magi to worship [...]
The PC Version of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’?
Posted in Christmas on December 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
