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The Christmas Cycle and the Twelve Days of Christmas
Use this devotional guide to reflect on the meaning of Christmas between December 25 and January 6. The Christmas cycle begins with the First Sunday in Advent. The word “advent” is derived from the Latin term, advenio, which means “coming,” or “arrival,” for example, the coming of good news, or the arrival of an important person or special holiday. The…
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Jesus’ Genealogy
Jesus’ genealogy is included in Matthew and Luke’s accounts of the Christmas story. Learn why genealogy was an important part of Jesus’ birth. The Gospels according to Matthew and Luke each provide a listing of Jesus’ ancestors, but in a different order. Matthew’s genealogy (1:1-17) begins with Abraham and moves forward to Jesus. By listing the ancestors of Jesus, Matthew…
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The Christmas Story: Pause and Reflect
You may have heard the Christmas story many times, but when have you stopped to reflect on its meaning? Use this guide to meditate on the meaning of the Christmas story. Read Matthew 1:1 - 2:23 For younger children: Who told Joseph that Mary was going to have a baby by the Holy Spirit? Who visited King Herod and asked…
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The Christmas Story
The Christmas story includes people from all parts of life. Shepherds heard the message from angels, an innkeeper helped Mary and Joseph find a place to live and wise men came to visit Jesus. Learn more about these individuals and the story they are a part of. Every birth is a miracle. Some two thousand years ago, Jesus the Son…
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About Advent
What is Advent? What role does it play in the life of the church? Read more to find out.Happy New Year!The beginning of a new year? Yes! The first Sunday in Advent is New Year's Day in the church year. A new year - a "clean slate" is before us - filled with hope and expectation. Advent ushers in a…
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The Advent Wreath
Each year, churches light candles in a wreath to celebrate the Advent season. Find out how this practice started and why it continues today. The tradition of the Advent Wreath and lighting Advent candles dates back to pre-Christian times in northern Europe. During the darkest days of winter, as many as twenty-four candles were lit on an evergreen covered wheel…
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