And do keep in mind that for some people you may encounter, it’s “not the most wonderful time of the year.”

Below are some new links as well as links to posts from past years, including a movie I recommend, articles on topics like the Magi, Christmas trees, swaddling clothes, Simeon and Anna and even holiday stress! Plus, a video of Faith Hill singing, O Holy Night.

Have A Very Blessed Season And A Great New Year!

The Nativity Story (Blue Ray & DVD)  Saw it for the first time last year, and it’s now my new favorite movie for this time of year. Great job of showing Joseph and Mary as real people and how they handled this unique situation.  From the cruelty of Rome, to the Magi studying the stars, this movie does a really good job.

Holiday Stress
Short article with some helpful hints to avoid holiday stress

Simeon And Anna
From “The Eastern Eye” the great blessing to these senior believers in seeing the Christ child. A song about them by Lisa Tracy at the end of the article.

The Christmas Dilemma, and, ‘Twas the night before…
Do you say, Merry Christmas, or, Happy Holidays? Some thoughts on that, and some other choices.

Christmas Tree Or Holiday Tree?
A podcast with some history of the “tree,” and, find out about a Jewish man who does not like it referred to as a Holiday tree.

Who Were The Magi? Part 1
Who Were The Magi? Part 2
A couple of articles explaining who they were, where they came from, how they knew, what they saw, etc.

Swaddling Clothes
What were they? What’s the significance? (If you’re interested in gaining more understanding of Bible culture, which helps greatly in understanding the Scriptures, you’ll enjoy my book, What Does It Mean? which explains dozens of Bible verses.

O Holy Night by Faith Hill