Christmas Library
So what is Christmas? Here is a list of links answering the basics of Christmas history and origin:
Christmas Defined – A basic explanation of Christmas that explores the divinity of Jesus Christ and why he is not only central to the celebration of Christmas but was also instrumental in the establishment of Christmas as an observance long before his birth in this world.
Christmas Before Christ — Christmas was celebrate before Jesus was born. This article explores the history of Christmas from the beginning of time using scripture and prophetic revelation. This history not only provides proper context when considering the day we call Christmas it serves as a reminder of our purpose in this life.
The Real First Christmas — Many mistakenly think of the Nativity as the first Christmas. The real first Christmas was an event that took place long before Christ was born. In this expanded explanation of Christmas origins we remember a Christmas in which every soul that has or ever will live on the face of the earth took part.
Two Christmas Babies — The Nativity didn’t feature the birth of just one Child. There were two. This is a fascinating look at the more human side of the Christmas story featuring an extraordinary child who would grow up to be called the Greatest Prophet of them all and another child who would be known as The Savior.
The Women of Christmas — Mary & Elizabeth, central characters in the Christmas story, are examples of extraordinary faith, devotion and miracles.
The Men of Christmas — Joseph & Zacharias – witnesses of history and believers who selflessly gave of themselves for the sake of adoption and fatherhood.
The Nativity — The greatest of kings born in the lowliest of circumstances, this story retold gives details of the desperation of the circumstances of when Jesus was born.
Good Kings, Bad Kings — Some wanted to kill him, others came to worship. All had a story to tell that is compelling centuries after they first occured.
Santa Claus: True Believer — He was a real man and a model of Christmas charity. Though cartoonish in modern society, the figure is Santa Claus should be revered as a dedicated, enthusiastic man of faith whose hallmark attribute was simple giving. His history should not be forgotten.
