What is the role of joy in Christmas celebrations?

Dec 15, 2022 ... This Christmas, consider the "minority opinion" about why Jesus became human, says columnist Franciscan Fr. Daniel P. Horan. Oct 30, 2024 ... Jesus fulfills ancient prophecies, embodies God's greatest gift to humanity, and reveals the true spirit of Christmas—His divine presence taking ... "The Real Reason Why Christmas Colors Are Green and Red". Reader's Digest. Retrieved December 18, 2020. ^ Norris, Rebecca (October 29, 2019). "Here's the ... Dec 25, 2017 ... Christ, the real reason for Christmas · By Davina Ramdass · HOW DID CHRISTIANS START CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS ON DECEMBER 25? Roman Pagans are the ... Dec 24, 2024 ... They say there is a dark truth about Christmas trees—that they stem from paganism ... Not only that, but some use Jeremiah 10:1-5 to preach ... Dec 9, 2022 ... A constant symbol of immortality (evergreen leaves), fertility (prominent red fruit), and magical properties, holly became their symbol of the winter season. Pastor Tiny Coupar delivered a sermon series – The Real Reason for Christmas – from the Book of Revelation. during the month of December 2016, ... Dec 23, 2016 ... People are forgetting that love is the reason. Or, the supposed reason. God loved us and gave us his son. But we only love the gift exchange. Bell: What is Present's job, Candle? ... good. It's what I do! It's ALL I do! ... DO have a job! Your job is to represent the greatest Gift ever given! Present: It ... Nov 29, 2011 ... That's fun! I don't have anything against artificial Christmas tree folks, but I did compile a list of the Top 5 reasons Real Christmas trees ...