Tag Archives: Christmas

The “Ghost” of Christmas Articles Past

Posted on 22 December, 2019 by Jon Gleason

Based on what WordPress is telling me about what people are searching for, Christmas is still a hot topic, both the question as to whether or not we can/should celebrate Christmas, but also questions about Joseph and the genealogies of … Continue reading →

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Christians and Christmas, Revisited

Posted on 20 September, 2019 by Jon Gleason

This blog was pretty much dormant for three years, and during that time quite a backlog of comments got stuck in moderation.  I’ve been working through them all, clearing them through moderation if they don’t violate the commenting rules, and … Continue reading →

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“See the Tender Lamb Appears….”

Posted on 24 December, 2015 by Jon Gleason

“See the Tender Lamb appears, Promised from eternal years”

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‘Tis the Season….

Posted on 12 December, 2014 by Jon Gleason

…for people to tell others they should or shouldn’t celebrate Christmas.  So I’ll restate — the Bible does not tell us to celebrate Christmas, but does give sound Biblical basis for us to do so if we wish.  In the … Continue reading →

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“Christmas Day for Dolly”

Posted on 24 December, 2012 by Jon Gleason

Do you think that is a somewhat better gift than spending an absurd amount of money on an iPhone (or whatever the hot presents are this year)? Continue reading →

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Puritans, Huguenots, “Christ-Mass,” and “Immanuel’s Day”

Posted on 21 December, 2012 by Jon Gleason

Huguenots suffered far worse persecution from Catholics than English Puritans, and would have rejected anything they thought was Catholic. Yet, they still celebrated a day which at home they had called “Noel.” Continue reading →

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Solid Reasons to Scrutinise Christmas

Posted on 18 December, 2012 by Jon Gleason

Believers are not immune to the huge societal problem of covetousness. Break the cycle. If necessary, abolish presents for a year as a family and use the money to help someone who is really in need. Continue reading →

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