What I would have said to him was this: “I thought you were Jesus.” Merry Christmas. Ed Williams retired in 2008 after 25 years as editor of The Charlotte Observer’s editorial pages.

But was Jesus actually born in December? And if he wasn't, why do Christians celebrate his birth on December 25 every year? Here’s a quick breakdown of the origin of Christmas as we know it ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Christmas is a Christian holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus. But several important Christmas traditions have nothing to do with Jesus. These are the five ...

The "True Love" one hears in the song is not a smitten boy or girlfriend but Jesus Christ, because truly Love was born on Christmas Day. The partridge in the pear tree also represents Him because ...

The Appalachian Christmas carol “Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head” was collected from Hardin County in central Kentucky in the early 20th century but, as with so many other folk carols and hymns ...

Christmas is a Christian holy day that marks the birth of Jesus, who Christians believe to be the Son of God. When Mary and Joseph arrived in Bethlehem the local inn was full with people returning ...

Jesus Christ, the legendary celeb from Nazareth, was a Jew. His birthday - never mind He was not born on December 25 - is usually marked with excessive eating, drinking and other forms of ...

Over 850,000 visitors donated more than 490,000 items through the Light the World Giving Machines during the 2024 Christmas ...

A majority of Americans say Jesus was a great teacher and nothing more during his lifetime, which several Christian leaders say is evidence today's faithful are "drifting away" from traditional ...

Join us at the Abbey as we prepare to celebrate Christmas, the coming of Jesus Christ. Throughout the festive season, visit us or attend a service, concert, or event. Wherever you are, stream services ...