…Shepherds The following text is drawn from our featured Christmas book and is also available for free as audio. At the birth of Jesus, the only recorded appearance of angels in the Bible was to shepherds. An angel says to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great Read more . . …. Read more . . .

…Santa Claus The following text is drawn from our featured Christmas book and is also available for free as audio. The name Santa Claus is the English form of the Dutch name for St. Nicholas Sinterklaas. Though the modern Santa Claus is associated with a world of fantasy, the Read more . . …. Read more . . .

…Poinsettias The following text is drawn from our featured Christmas book and is also available for free as audio. Poinsettias are certainly a natural plant to associate with Christmas. They bloom during the Christmas season, and their star-shaped leaves call to mind both the star Read more . . …. Read more . . .

…Nativity Scene The following text is drawn from our featured Christmas book and is also available for free as audio. Records indicate that as early as the fourth century, churches were setting up manger scenes. However, St. Francis of Assisi, a 13th century friar, is credited with Read more . . …. Read more . . .

…Snowflakes The following text is drawn from our featured Christmas book and is also available for free as audio. Christmas comes just four days after the winter season officially begins. Since snow most often falls during this time of year in the Northern hemisphere, snowflakes Read more . . …. Read more . . .

…Star of Bethlehem The following text is drawn from our featured Christmas book and is also available for free as audio. When the Wise Men appeared before King Herod in Jerusalem, they asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come Read more . . …. Read more . . .

…Snowflake Pipe Cleaner Craft This easy snowflake ornament is made out of pipe cleaner and beads and adds a nice sparkle to a Christmas tree. Here are the supplies and directions for a snowflake pipe cleaner ornament: Supplies: Silver Sparkle Chenille Stems (or Pipe Cleaner) Clear Crystal Read more . . …. Read more . . .

…Turkey Cranberry Wreath Recipe We think this delicious recipe originated with the Pampered Chef. It’s wreath shape is perfect for Christmas time. Visit our Christmas Symbols page to learn more about the symbolism and meaning of wreaths at Christmas. Ingredients: 2 packages (8 ounces each) refrigerated Read more . . …. Read more . . .

Christmas Trivia+/0+/ Below you will find a list of common questions about Christmas. Click on any question that interests you, and you will be directed to the answer below. If you have any questions that are not answered on this site, please contact us! Note that answers for the below questions were drawn from our featured Christmas book. Was Jesus really born on December 25th? What and when is Advent? What and when is Epiphany? What and when… Read more . . .

…Wise Men The following text is drawn from our featured Christmas book and is also available for free as audio. Most people suppose that the Wise Men were three in number, were kings and were from the Orient — though none of these descriptions are given in the biblical Read more . . …. Read more . . .