The True Meaning of Christmas

The True Meaning of Christmas
Author: Michael Patrick Barber
Publisher:
Total Pages: 190
Release: 2021-11-15
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781950939848

What does the Bible really say about the birth of Jesus? How did the celebration of Christmas become associated with things like Santa Claus and decorated trees? In The True Meaning of Christmas: The Birth of Jesus and the Origins of the Season, biblical scholar Michael Patrick Barber offers an inspiring look at the Bible's accounts of Jesus' birth and the development of the Christmas season. Along the way, he answers numerous questions, including: How is the Christmas story related to ancient Jewish expectations?Why is Jesus said to be laid in a "manger"?Who are the Magi?What is the mysterious Christmas star?How did December 25th become the date of Christmas?How did Saint Nicholas become "Santa Claus"? As Dr. Barber will show, to find our way "home" at Christmas, we need to first return to Christmas's home in the story of the Bible. Only by carefully reflecting on the stories of Jesus' birth can we hope to celebrate Christmas in the way it is meant to be celebrated and discover the real joy it promises!

Jesus' Christmas Party

Jesus' Christmas Party
Author: Nicholas Allan
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2011-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1446495957

A special new enlarged edition of the bestselling Christmas story told from the point of view of the grumpy innkeeper. When a night of angels, shepherds and bright stars keeps him from his sleep, is there anything that will cheer him up?

The Real Meaning of Christmas

The Real Meaning of Christmas
Author: Reginald (Regg) Keyawa
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
Total Pages: 30
Release: 2020-02-14
Genre: Poetry
ISBN: 1645302970

The Real Meaning of Christmas By: Reginald (Regg) Keyawa In 1822, Clement Clarke Moore, an Episcopal minister, wrote a long Christmas poem entitled An Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas, more popularly known as ’Twas the Night before Christmas. Good, bad, or otherwise, Christmas has become more about Santa Claus and less about its true meaning, the Birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ. The Real Meaning of Christmas shows a man starting out as Santa Claus, worshipping the Christ Child, and leaving as St. Nicholas.

The Purpose of Christmas

The Purpose of Christmas
Author: Rick Warren
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2012-12-11
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1471108449

In his powerful yet compassionate voice, Pastor Rick Warren tells the most wonderful story of all - the story of God come to earth in the form of a human infant. Warren goes back to that day long ago when the baby Jesus was born in the manger. In this clarion call to 'remember the reason for the season', readers are taken back in time to the simple origins of a baby who changed history forever. Warren gives readers an intimate look into his family heritage as he shares the fifty-year-old Warren Christmas tradition of having a birthday party for Jesus. Through stirring imagery and compelling insights, this book celebrates the significance and promise of this cherished holiday.

Goodnight, Manger

Goodnight, Manger
Author: Laura Sassi
Publisher: Zonderkidz
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2015-10-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0310746124

With sweet, rhyming text and illustrations by bestselling illustrator Jane Chapman, Goodnight, Manger offers a unique twist on the classic Christmas tale, creatively weaving together comforting and familiar bedtime routines with the special magic and wonder of the manger story as Mary and Joseph try to lull baby Jesus asleep inside the noisy stable. Goodnight, Manger: Is perfect as bedtime reading for your little ones, especially during the holiday season Makes the Christmas story fun and accessible for young readers Helps kids think deeper about what being in the stable may have been like for Jesus, Mary, and Joseph Can be read during Advent, the Christmas season, or celebrations of Jesus’s birthday Makes a great gift for baby showers, new moms, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and boys and girls 4-8 It's bedtime for Baby Jesus, but who knew a manger could be so loud? Mama, Papa, and all the animals try to get the baby to sleep, but between itchy hay, angels' joyful hosannas, and three kings bearing noisy gifts, it's just too loud. Until Mama finds a way for everyone to work together to shepherd Jesus into peaceful dreams under the twinkling stars. If you enjoy Goodnight, Manger, be sure to check out Goodnight, Ark as well!

The True Meaning of Christmas

The True Meaning of Christmas
Author: Fulton John Sheen
Publisher:
Total Pages: 30
Release: 1955
Genre: Christian life
ISBN:

Story of the Nativity and its meaning through the ages. Colored illustrations by F. Kredel.

Joy to the World

Joy to the World
Author: Scott Hahn
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-10-21
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0804141126

What could be more familiar than the Christmas story--and yet what could be more extraordinary? The cast of characters is strange and exotic: shepherds and magicians, an emperor and a despot, angels, and a baby who is Almighty God. The strangeness calls for an explanation, and this book provides it by examining the characters and the story in light of the biblical and historical context. Bestselling author Scott Hahn who has written extensively on Scripture and the early Church, brings evidence to light, dispelling some of the mystery of the story. Yet Christmas is made familiar all over again by showing it to be a family story. Christmas, as it appears in the New Testament, is the story of a father, a mother, and a child--their relationships, their interactions, their principles, their individual lives, and their common life. To see the life of this "earthly trinity" is to gaze into heaven.

The Real 12 Days of Christmas

The Real 12 Days of Christmas
Author: Helen Haidle
Publisher: Multnomah Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1997
Genre: Christmas
ISBN: 9781576732014

During a time of persecution in sixteenth-century England, the lyrics of this well-known carol were used to teach children Christian doctrine. Each verse symbolizes elements of the Christian faith.

Jesus, the Real Meaning of Christmas (Pack of 25)

Jesus, the Real Meaning of Christmas (Pack of 25)
Author: Good News Publishers
Publisher:
Total Pages: 4
Release: 2012-09-30
Genre:
ISBN: 9781682161463

Tracts are creative, short-form gospel presentations.Most people have never thought of Christmas from Gods perspective. This tract clearly explainsusing key Scriptureshow Christs birth set in motion Gods plan of salvation.