Central to this holiday are three significant figures: Jesus Christ, the religious cornerstone of Christmas; Santa Claus, the mythical bearer of gifts; and Christmas itself, the annual celebration ...

In the last few decades, that knowledge has taken a back seat to the hustle and bustle of shopping, parties and Santa ... the birth of Jesus describes what happened that first Christmas, it's ...

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waiting for Santa Claus and buying gifts for your loved ones. To others, Christmastime is all of those things, plus a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. But how many of our Christmas ...

His family was wealthy, and he took his inheritance and gave to less fortunate and lived a life of humility. He died on Dec. 6, 346 A.D., which for many European nations has become Saint Nicholas Day, ...

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Christmas, celebrated on December 25, brings together families to celebrate the birth of Christ, spreading joy, love, and ...

While many have taken down their Christmas trees and put away their decorations until next year, Christians in Eastern ...

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