Writings About Christmas.
Christmas celebrations have inspired many authors to turn their talents towards writing about Christmas. These Christmas writings have appeared in many aspect of the written word. The Bible was the first account on record why we celebrate Christmas and the birth of Christ. To read additional information select the Birth of Christ and Nativity.
Christmas In The Bible.
The Three Kings who gave gifts to the Christ Child and Santa Claus who brings Christmas gifts today has created the dual meaning of celebrating Christmas as we know it. The giving of presents at Christmas time is the common practice that both, the Three Kings and Santa Claus, share.
As mentioned above, is the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. In the Bibles New Testament is the story of the birth of Jesus Christ. Look up the following verses in your Bible and read about the birth of Jesus Christ. The list below is in chronological order:
The birth of Jesus is announced: Luke 1:26-38
Announcement to Joseph: Matthew 1:18-25
The Birth of Jesus: Matthew 2:1 and in Luke 2:1-7.
The Angels appeared to the Sheppards: Luke 2:8-20
The visit of the Wise Men: Matthew 2:1-12
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Santa Claus Christmas.
The Christmas celebration today of gift giving from Santa Claus has its roots in Europe when St Nicholas gave gifts to the needy. St. Nicholas was born in 280 A.D.in Lycia, Asia Minor. His wealthy parents raised him as a Christian. Nicholas was just a child when his parents died from an epidemic that swept through Europe. Following the teachings of Jesus, Nicholas gave away his family inheritance to assist the sick, the needy, and the suffering. Nicholas distributed his presents late at night to conceal his identity. Nicholas became the bishop of Myra and was awarded the title of Saint for his good gift giving deeds.
Santa Claus, as we know him in America, has evolved from the gift giving European version of St. Nicholas. The traditional American Santa Claus outfit is much different than the European Santa’s. The American Santa’s red suit and white fur was created by the Coca Cola Company when they developed an advertising campaign for Coca Cola. The jolly old man in a red suite trimmed in white fur stuck with the American public and has become our traditional Santa Claus. Select to see a wide range of American Santa Claus Suits & Santa Beards On Sale.
The Classic Christmas Poem.
Many poems have been written about Christmas but the most loved Christmas poem describes the arrival of Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. Please select Christmas Poem to read this wonderful verse. The American public gains a vision of the traditional Christmas eve activities, when Santa Claus arrives with his Sleigh and Reindeer, through the vivid description in this poem.
Rudolf The Red Nosed Reindeer.
The most famous Reindeer of all is in a story by Robert May which was published in 1939. Montgomery Ward’s wanted to produce a Christmas book to sell over the holidays in its stores. May who was employed by Wards wrote the story of Rudolf The Red Nosed Reindeer. May was not paid for the story he created but later he was given the copyright to the book. Click to see all of our Christmas Decorations Ideas.
Many Christmas writings have been produced over the years, each adding a new dimension to the meaning of Christmas. Please select the list at the bottom of this page for additional Christmas stories, jokes and trivia |
