Home / Tag: christmas

Tag Archives: christmas

How do Christian-Jewish families navigate the Christmas tree?

Christian-Jewish

Traditionally, for Christian-Jewish families – or at least in writing about them – the month of December is referred to as a “dilemma.” This time of year brings discussion about whether to celebrate Christmas, ...

Read More »

10 ways to give this Christmas and live generously all year long

It’s always more blessed to give than to receive, especially during the Christmas season. The National Christian Foundation shared some ways to make generosity a family tradition during the holidays and beyond. ...

Read More »

Carthage comes back form pandemic with bigger, better Christmas celebration

carthage

With their big plans for last year’s Christmas cancelled due to COVID-19, Vision Carthage says they have reignited the community’s holiday interests for a comeback in 2021. Vision Carthage Executive Director Abi ...

Read More »

Black Lives Matter ties Christmas to white supremacy

Merry Christmas from Black Lives Matter. And check your white supremacy. The organization celebrated Thanksgiving by accusing Americans of “eating dry turkey and overcooked stuffing on stolen land” and bashed Christmas, linking ...

Read More »

Comet Leonard visible through Christmas

comet leonard

There’s still time to see the year’s brightest comet but look quick! Comet Leonard was first seen near Jupiter in early 2021 and is on its way around the sun. This ball ...

Read More »

‘Christmas with the Chosen’ breaks records with $10 million

chosen christmas

“Christmas with the Chosen: The Messenger” has been a resounding box-office success. Sales have topped $13 million for one million tickets, setting a new record for Fathom Events. The amount surpasses what ...

Read More »

How does government welfare measure up against church or charity help?

It’s that time of year again, the time when Americans consume more than ever, but also the time when America highlights charity more than ever – including to the local church. Indeed, ...

Read More »

Religious Christmas postage stamps still point to ‘reason for the season’

christmas stamps

Step up to any United States Post Office counter or log onto its official government-sponsored website, and anyone in the market for “Christmas”-themed postage stamps has three options: “A visit from St. ...

Read More »

Finding faith in “The Nutcracker,” a Christmas classic

Nutcracker

The popularity of the ballet “The Nutcracker” skyrockets during Advent and the Christmas season because of its pageantry, dancing, and timeless classical music. But have you ever wondered what the story is really all ...

Read More »

C5Alive Christmas Luncheon to celebrate with music, games

C5Alive

The December C5Alive POWER Luncheon will be held December 9, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Fairlawn Plaza Mall, featuring Christmas music and fun activities. There will be prizes for the favorite ...

Read More »

Fox News hosts, JK Rowling release Christmas books

fox books

Fox News anchors have joined J.K. Rowling and other celebrities in releasing Christmas-themed books this year. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series, released The Christmas Pig last month. Rowling has recently ...

Read More »

Local ministries rely on your generosity to serve women, babies and adoptive children

Dwight and I go out for breakfast to celebrate special occasions such as the first snowfall of the season, election day, and school snow days. Last year while enjoying the snowflakes, a ...

Read More »

After backlash, Salvation Army withdraws controversial prayer guide

The Salvation Army has withdrawn its critical race theory prayer guide after nationwide criticism threatened the loss of millions in donations. The controversial “Let’s Talk About … Racism” guide asked white donors, ...

Read More »

“Stop trying to be colorblind,” states Salvation Army critical race theory guide

salvation army critical race

Salvation Army bellringers are as familiar during the Christmas season as trees that light windows but now the ministry is embroiled in a critical race theory controversy. The 156-year-old organization, which serves ...

Read More »

Our Top 10 Thanksgiving movies

thanksgiving movies

Can’t “movie” from all the turkey and pumpkin pie? Sit back and enjoy one of our favorite Thanksgiving-themed movies. We’ve included a clip or the original movie trailer to check them out. ...

Read More »

Coming home: Foster kids return as young adults for the holidays

kids home

December may not yet be here, but the signs are clear: leaves are changing colors, kids are practicing their songs, and housedad Ken Parton has already begun decorating for Christmas. Preparations are ...

Read More »

The history of Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations in Kansas City

Thanksgiving and Christmas around the area are celebrated in a uniqueness that can only be Kansas City. New York has the Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade. The Dunkin Donuts Thanksgiving Parade is in ...

Read More »

“Christmas with The Chosen” already setting sales records

christmas chosen

The television series “The Chosen” continues to grow in popularity. More than $1.5 million worth of tickets were sold in the first 12 hours for an in-theater showing of its upcoming Christmas ...

Read More »

It’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas with 10 new albums releasing

November is just around the corner, and Christmas music can’t be far behind. At least 10 Christian artists have released new albums. Zach Williams  is putting his own spin on Christmas classics ...

Read More »

Grocers say get ready for more shortages

Skyrocketing prices and shortages for most grocery and household products will increase in the coming weeks, according to supermarket officials. From Kansas to Pennsylvania and Florida to Alaska, consumers are in for ...

Read More »

Herschel Walker fundraising soars for Georgia Senate race

The 2022 Georgia race will be critical to determining which party will control the U.S. Senate. Republican Herschel Walker, a former football star, is off to a strong fund-raising start. Walker, an ...

Read More »

Downton Abbey 2 will return in time for Christmas

downton abbey

Producers have announced that Downton Abbey 2 will hit theaters this Christmas. Peter Kujawski, chairman of Focus Features, made the announcement today that the original principal cast will all once again return ...

Read More »

Ministry brings hope to Russians like Nadia, who lost her son in terrorist attack

nadia soviet

Nadia will never forget the day terrorists stormed a local school in her hometown and took nearly 1,200 children and adults hostage. When the siege in Beslan, Russia, ended two days later ...

Read More »

Nashville police officer hears from God and turns away from explosion

An emotional Nashville police officer, James Wells, told the media recently about an encounter with God at the Nashville explosion on Christmas Day. As one of the police officers responding to the ...

Read More »

Church distributes more than 40,000 Christmas meals

christmas meals

Christmas was brighter for many Joplin, Mo. families, thanks to volunteers at Hope City Church, who packed meals for those less fortunate. “In a season where it can be easy to give ...

Read More »
X
X