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I am often asked if I celebrate Christmas, something usually asked by people who only know me casually. The question implies ...

Finally, the Bible tells us that these men “departed into their own country another way.” If you read the story again, it’s easy to see why. They were supposed to let Herod know where he could find ...

Both are apparently credited to the legend of Saint Nicholas, who gave treats to kids in the fourth century. Oranges and nuts ...

Like most of us, Mary and Joseph had little time to enjoy the Christmas events that surrounded them. They were immediately ...

It is not a coincidence that the gift-giving of the wise men is a central part of the Christmas story, writes.

I hope this year’s rare confluence of Christmas and Hanukah brought you a spirit of joy and at least one present you will remember long past New Year’s Day.

But the meaning of the day when God sent His Son to save us from our sins becomes ... the hovering star that led the Magi ...

We all know the stories that led up to the birth of Jesus Christ, but we pay little attention to what happened “the day after.” ...

According to the Gospel of Matthew, the magi bring gold, frankincense, and myrrh as expensive gifts to the young Jesus. We ...

Should you take your Christmas decorations down on the Twelfth Night? When is the Twelfth Night of Christmas? Where does the ...

It is the day after Christmas. The house will is littered with boxes, scraps of wrapping paper and strands of ribbon, ...