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When we picture the first Advent, we see Mary and Joseph huddled by a manger. We picture Gabriel, magi, and shepherds tending their flocks. A shining star against a midnight sky. But this harmonized version has lifted the Advent story out of its context--those who experienced the first Advent had to travel through great darkness to reach the hope that shining star announced. Trusted scholar and community organizer Kelley Nikondeha takes us back, to where the landscape of Palestine is once again the geographic, socioeconomic, and political backdrop for the Advent story.

Wir können Ihn nicht kennen, wenn wir nicht erkennen, dass Er Realität ist. Der Bericht von der Geburt Jesu ist keine Legende. Maria und Joseph waren wirkliche Menschen. Ihr Dilemma des Raummangels in der Herberge war für sie eine große Not und so legten sie das Jesuskind in eine Krippe. Diese erste Weihnacht war weit entfernt von dem, was wir uns normalerweise als niedliche Weihnachtsszene ausmalen.

Weihnachten steht vor der Tür, ein magisches Nachthemd ... was könnte da schon schiefgehen? Für Emily ist Weihnachten, wie für die meisten Kinder, die schönste Zeit des Jahres. Nur noch zwei Tage bis zum großen Tag, und sie ist schon ganz gespannt, welche schönen Träume ihr neues...

Sanctify your time by meditating on the wisdom of the Church Fathers with Advent and Christmas with the Church Fathers: A Seven-Week Retreat on the Mystery and the Meaning of the Incarnation, a timeless guide to preparing your heart for the coming of Christ. This unique devotional pairs the ancient wisdom of the early Church with the liturgical rhythm of Advent and Christmas, offering profound insights into the incarnation and birth of Our Lord.

You think you know about Christmas celebrations? Get ready to discover the truth behind it all! You just need an audiobook that reveals how almost every "timeless" tradition is a product of invention, pagan rituals, and brilliant marketing.

Hope for the Holidays is more than just a catchy phrase that you might find in a Hallmark greeting. Hope is vital to our lives, and it is often the most prevalent during the season of Christmas. This book speaks about the message of hope that we find in the Christmas story as we celebrate Jesus' birth.

Marie, vous la connaissez. Mais Joseph ? Comment ce simple charpentier de Bethléem a-t-il reçu la mission insolite de devenir le père adoptif de… Jésus, le sauveur du monde ? Cette année, revisitez la nativité ! Stupéfaction, incompréhension, crainte, joie et adoration… revivez les émotions du premier Noël avec ce témoin discret. "Préparez vous à découvrir Noël sous un tout nouvel angle!"

Speaking to those who are skeptical of Christianity, J. Warner Wallace offers a simple Christian apologetic approach to proving the resurrection of Jesus in this convenient evangelism booklet. Nothing is more foundational to the Christian faith than Jesus's resurrection. But subjective...

A Way in a Manger is a 32-day Christmas devotional that gently helps women to re-discover the joy and wonder of the Christmas season in the midst of all the to-do's and chaos. Using the names of Jesus found in Isaiah 9:6, the author helps women to unwrap the wonder and grace of this Scripture and how it impacts not only the meaning of Christmas but the meaning of daily life as well.

Das Autorenehepaar erzählt, wie Menschen während des Zweiten Weltkrieges in Ostfriesland oder in einem russischen Wolgadorf zu Beginn des 20. Jahrhunderts die Weihnachtszeit erlebt haben. In ihren Geschichten wird immer wieder deutlich, wer der Grund jedes Weihnachtsfestes ist: Jesus Christus.

Dieses Weihnachts-Album kann man eigentlich das ganze Jahr hindurch hören. Es schildert Jesus als das Licht, das in die Welt gekommen ist und uns alle mit seinen Strahlen erreichen will. Was das für Auswirkungen hat, erleben wir in mehreren Hörspielen und vielen bekannten Liedern. Sie hören den Wetzlarer Kinderchor mit seinen Solisten und Sprechern unter der Leitung von Margret Birkenfeld, begleitet von Jochen Rieger. Eine Wiederauflage der MC Es wird hell aus dem Jahr 1988.

Do you need light for your path and hope for the dark times? No matter what you face today, it's possible to encounter the power of God's light even in dark and difficult seasons. From the Proverbs 31 Ministry team, including Joel Mudamalle, Alicia Britt Chole, and Asheritah Ciuciu (and many...

The festive Christmas wreath we hang on our doors today has a rich and complex history stretching back to ancient pagan traditions, long before it was adapted for Christian holidays. For early Europeans, the harsh winter season, marked by the winter solstice, was a time of fear and uncertainty. The sight of evergreens such as holly, ivy, and pine, remaining green amidst the bleak landscape was a powerful symbol of hope, life, and renewal.

The cheerful, diminutive creatures of Santa's North Pole workshop stand in stark contrast to their folkloric ancestors. In ancient pagan traditions, particularly those of Norse and Germanic cultures, elves were not the jolly, toy making sprites we know today, but rather powerful and often mischievous supernatural beings.

All the Cozy Christmas Feels celebrates the joy of Christmas, offering humorous and poignant anecdotes along with tips on ways to enjoy the holiday and get into the spirit of the season by reaching out to others. Listeners will find fun and creative ways to make the season bright for families, friends, and the less fortunate in chapters like "O Come All Ye Fruitcakes," "Taking the Bah out of Humbug," and "You'll Go Down in His Story." 

Of all the traditions that define the holiday season, none is more iconic than the Christmas tree. From a simple pine decorated with care to a towering spruce aglow with a thousand lights, it is a centerpiece of our holiday celebrations, a familiar and unchanging symbol that welcomes us home each winter. For many, the sight of a decorated evergreen instantly evokes childhood memories of glittering ornaments and family gatherings, making its annual return feel both timeless and profoundly personal.

It's easy to think of Santa Claus as just a jolly, plump man in a red suit, a cozy figure who perfectly sums up the magic of Christmas. But what if I told you that the story is a lot weirder and a lot older than you’ve been led to believe? Forget the North Pole for a minute, and picture something a bit more primal: a flying shaman on a mushroom fueled trip, a wild god leading a ghostly hunt through the winter sky, and ancient tree spirits honored long before Christianity came around.

The wise men didn't arrive on a single starry night, in a stable bustling with shepherds. Their journey was a grueling, months-long quest across treacherous deserts and forbidding mountains, not a peaceful stroll to a manger. These were not gentle kings, but powerful, influential astrologers, so potent that their mere arrival in Jerusalem could send a paranoid king into a panic. They were men of power, science, and wealth, driven by an unshakeable conviction that a new king had been born, and they would stop at nothing to find him. Forget the gentle fable you know.

'I adored this magical heartwarming family story with my two favourite ingredients at Christmas - movies and the Cotswolds!' Helen Rolfe 'This was such a beautiful and sweet romance!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ _____________________________ A Christmas film festival. Can this be their second shot at...

What do you want for Christmas? At our deepest level, we all have needs we long to be met and desires we want to be fulfilled. And, if we’re honest, we love the idea of someone coming to us and providing exactly that thing. This new Christmas gift book explains four simple reasons why Jesus...