by Bob | Dec 23, 2020 | Saint Nicholas
The origin of the Santa Claus myth begins with the real-life Nicholas (270-346 AD), who was born during the 3rd century in the village of Patara. At the time, the area was in Greece and is now on the southern coast of Turkey. His wealthy parents, Epiphanus and...
by Bob | Dec 21, 2020 | Christmas, Christmas Eve
Santa puts gifts under your tree … JESUS became our gift and died on the tree, for you and for me. Santa and his little helpers make toys … JESUS pays for and forgives sin, makes a new life, mends wounded hearts, repairs broken homes, and builds mansions. Santa lives...
by Bob | Dec 24, 2019 | Uncategorized
Santa puts gifts under your tree … JESUS became our gift and died on the tree, for you and for me. Santa and his little helpers make toys … JESUS pays for and forgives sin, makes a new life, mends wounded hearts, repairs broken homes, and builds mansions. Santa lives...
by Bob | Dec 23, 2019 | Christmas, Santa, Uncategorized
I recently read and thoroughly enjoyed Simon Camilleri’s little book, When Santa Learned the Gospel (10 Publishing). I believe you and your family would be blessed by it, too. Here’s a synopsis: Follow Santa’s journey in this unique Christmas fable as he learns about...
by Bob | Dec 13, 2013 | Jesus, Saint Nicholas, Santa
Megyn Kelly, Santa, St. Nicolas, and Jesus You’ve likely heard about the Megyn Kelly (of Fox News) flap. Kelly reacted to an article in Slate by Aisha Harris that argued that Santa should not be portrayed as a white man anymore because African American children feel...