Since We’re Talking About Pagan Christianity

Posted on January 4, 2008 by Mike F.

It might be a little late to be linking to this, but The History of Rome podcast just had a show about the Roman origins of Christmas.  There are a lot of good cultural and theological points in understanding how and why Christmas came to be celebrated on 25 December.

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Merry Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2007 by Mike F.

I apologize for the lack of Advent posts last week, but family takes priority.  Anyway, have a merry Christmas and remember that today, in the city of David, our Savior was born. 

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Three Posts in One Day? All With Question Marks?

Posted on December 20, 2007 by Mike F.

Yes, I can see how the concept of “read the whole article before you comment on something” would seem to a churchman of Rev. Wilson’s environment to be entirely the stuff of legend. :-)  Hint, read the interview to see the hit job for yourself.
Edit:  Nevermind.

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No Room in the What?

Posted on December 20, 2007 by Mike F.

Ben Witherington III dispels the notion that Joseph and Mary were trying to check into the Bethlehem Motel 6 in the nativity story.  No that it matters, but I agree with him.

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The Run Up to Christmas vs. Advent

Posted on December 17, 2007 by Mike F.

John Halton posted this at the Boar’s Head Tavern concerning Advent vs. the run up to Christmas.
I think the church is facing a difficult clash between Advent and “the run-up to Christmas”.
Advent is a time of darkness, of waiting, of voices crying out in the wilderness, of singing “O come, O come, Emmanuel” in candlelit churches.
The [...]

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What Do You Get For the Person Who Has It All?

Posted on December 17, 2007 by Mike F.

Umm, how about nothing?  Then, go ahead and get something for the child who has nothing.

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Boycott Nativity Plays

Posted on December 15, 2007 by Mike F.

Boycott nativity plays

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Friday Five: More Holiday Movies

Posted on December 7, 2007 by Mike F.

Since my original list of top holiday movies is getting so many hits, I thought I would add a few more (but this time only five because I can’t think of any more).

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.  Had this on my first list, but I took it off for Little Women.  Again, I [...]

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St. Nicholas Day

Posted on December 6, 2007 by Mike F.

(Reposted from last year)
December 6th is the date many traditionally celebrate St. Nicholas, the man who would eventually become known as Santa Claus. What many do not know is that St. Nicholas was a real man who deserves to be more widely known. (Or at least, known as more than a fat guy who [...]

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JC Penney Wishbook Circa 1985

Posted on November 13, 2007 by Mike F.

The top toys from the 1985 JC Penney Wishbook.  The one that still pains me is the G.I. Joe U.S.S. Flagg; my brother and I begged our parents for months to get that, all to no avail.  I’m still bitter about it.

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