To others, Christmastime is all of those things, plus a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. But was Jesus actually born in December? And if he wasn't, why do Christians celebrate his birth ...

While Christians appropriately celebrate the coming of the “Light of the world” (to use Johannine imagery) with lights and decorations, the full meaning of Jesus’ birth can too easily be overwhelmed ...

during which the Church requires the faithful to prepare for the celebration of the feast of Christmas, the anniversary of the birth of Jesus Christ. The mystery of that great day had every right ...

These and many other questions will be the subject of homilies across many Christian traditions that celebrate the birth of Jesus, the Christ, the Messiah, the Counsellor, the Lord, the King of Kings.

Why didn’t the early Christians celebrate the festival honouring the birth of Jesus Christ? They did not – for the same reason they honoured no other birthday or anniversary. It was strongly felt that ...

Christmas (25th December) is a Christian holy day that marks the birth of Jesus, the son of God. Christmas is Katie and Hannah's favourite time of the year. They countdown to Christmas using an ...

The family smile together. To Christians, Jesus is a very important person. He lived in Palestine over 2000 years ago. At Christmas Christians celebrate his birth. At Easter Christians remember ...

The festivities of Christmas with carols, candles, and trees are more modern ways of celebrating a holiday which is pivotal to most Christians. Ultimately, the intent of these celebrations is to ...

Christians are in the season of Eastertide, the time between Easter and Pentecost. We celebrated the resurrection of Jesus on Easter Sunday. And, we will celebrate the Holy Spirit and the birth of ...