Tag: Christmas
VIDEO: Fr. Thomas Dufner on Christmas’ message of freedom
Fr. Thomas Dufner said faith and freedom are “underlying themes of the incarnation” during a homily delivered on Christmas Eve.
Dufner, pastor of the Church...
The amazing history of Christmas
“‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse …”
You probably know what happens...
The power of Christmas
Editor’s note: This is a “classic” Cal Thomas that was originally distributed in 1991 upon the death of newsman Harry Reasoner.
Of all the great and small...
Christmas likely to see similar restrictions, Walz says
After prohibiting private gatherings over the Thanksgiving weekend, Gov. Tim Walz said Minnesotans can expect to see “very similar” restrictions around Christmas.
“I went from...
Thousands of Christmas Wreaths Laid on Headstones of Fallen Soldiers at...
More than 3,000 Christmas wreaths were laid on the headstones of fallen soldiers at Fort Snelling National Cemetery as part of the national Wreaths...
“A Charlie Brown Christmas” Symbolizes the Triumph of Common Sense
December 9th marks the anniversary of the Christmas TV special which basically birthed all others: “A Charlie Brown Christmas.”
Most Americans know the plot well....
Flashback: Alpha News Asks If “Merry Christmas” Is Offensive
Two years ago Alpha News ask Millenials at University of Minnesota if they think sayig "Merry Christmas" is offensive
Just say “Merry Christmas”
The following is a transcript from the video "Just Say Merry Christmas" by Dennis Prager
The change from wishing fellow Americans "Merry Christmas" to wishing...
We Need a Little Christmas
On Christmas Eve in 1818, exactly 200 years ago, Austrian Priest Father Joseph Mohr and his parish music director, Franz Gruber unveiled the Christmas...
The Myth of the Pagan Origins of Christmas
It’s generally accepted that early Christians adopted December 25th as the day of Christ’s birth to co-opt the pagan celebration of the winter solstice....