Christian History Almanac The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: the 2024 Christmas History Almanac, Volume 4
Dec 21, 2024
Explore a festive countdown of beloved Christmas hymns and holiday pop songs, with heartfelt insights on their meanings. Delve into the cultural nuances of gift-giving on Christmas Eve and the Vatican's controversial nativity display. Unravel the mysteries of Jesus' birthplace with varied perspectives on Bethlehem. Enjoy a critique of modern nativity films and discover top recommendations. Dan closes with comforting reflections on the season, reminding us of the hope and joy incarnation brings.
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Listen To A Symphonic Advent Album
- Try the Future of Forestry Symphonic Christmas Live for a rich Advent experience.
- Dan van Voorhis recommends its orchestra, choir, and Scripture readings as stirring worship accompaniment.
Advent Hymns Blend Longing And Assurance
- Advent hymns often mix minor-mode longing with Wesleyan assurance, reflecting waiting and hope.
- Dan van Voorhis highlights hymns like Come Thou Long Expected Jesus and O Come, O Come Emmanuel as complementary themes.
Why Gifts Often Arrive On Christmas Eve
- Megan, a missionary in Hungary, asked why many countries exchange gifts on Christmas Eve.
- Dan van Voorhis explains sundown-to-sundown day counting, Catholic midnight Mass traditions, and cultural adaptations like Misa de Gallo.
