Ronald D. Witherup, PSS, Lawrence B. Terrien, Michael G. Witczak, Paul G. McPartlan, Rev. Msgr. Kevin W. Irwin
Many Christians struggle to balance the religious and secular elements of Christmas, but the history of the feast shows that this is nothing new. The religious Christmas has changed over the centuries and, contrary to many critics, is thriving today. This brief, accessible account will explain that:
The first Christians did not celebrate Christmas at al. The earliest mention of the feast occurs in the fourth century. In the Middle Ages Christmas moved into northern Europe where it became a major winter festival, competing with the pagan Yule. During the sixteenth century some...
Many Christians struggle to balance the religious and secular elements of Christmas, but the history of the feast shows that this is nothing new. T...
