Is Christmas Christian?Lulu.com, 2011 M10 26 - 60 pages "Tis the season to be jolly" we are told. But what does God say regarding this time of year that we call Christmas? Is it just a silly tradition of family, friends, gifts, and of nativity scenes of a baby Jesus? In this publication we will explore the history and Biblical relationship of Christmas and help answer the question - Is Christmas Christian? |
Contents
When Was Jesus Born? | 1 |
How Did Christmas Come To | 10 |
The Origins Of Christmas Customs | 23 |
Christmas Hymns | 29 |
The Christmas Challenge | 52 |
Common terms and phrases
25th of December Alternate tune angel said unto angels sing Anglican baby Bible Catherine Winkworth celebrate Jesus celebrated on December century Christ-Mass Christ’s birth Christmas tree Church of Rome Colossians 3:16 Council of Nicaea date was perpetuated December 25th Deity Elisabeth emphasis Ephesians 5:19 feast Gabriel Galatians gifts Glory heart heathen heaven holiday holy hymn hymn was written Hymnal incarnate Increase Mather Jesus Christ Jewish John King learned that Jesus Lord Luke manger Mary Matthew mistletoe months Nast nativity Nicholas cult night Norsemen observance Oxford Movement pagan festival Pope produce Roman Catholic Church Roman Catholic tradition Rome without Scriptural Saint Nicholas salvation Santa Claus Satan Saturnalia Saviour Scriptural support season shepherds shew thyself approved Social Gospel stanza four Stanza three star Study to shew Testament thee thou thyself approved unto verse Weissel winter solstice Woden Words & Music workman that needeth worshipped young child Zacharias