Word & Table Christmas
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Dec 25, 2016 Exploring the theological significance of Christmas, family traditions, and the best Christmas album picks. Unveiling the symbolisms of Christmas services and the power of Jesus' name. Delving into unique Christmas Eve traditions and Bruce Coburn's creative carols.
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Christmas and Easter
- Christmas and Easter are the two pillars of the church year, with Easter being the original focus.
- Jesus' birth is significant because of his death and resurrection, enabling our salvation.
Christmas Iconography
- Eastern church icons depict baby Jesus in a tomb-like manger, wrapped in burial shrouds.
- This emphasizes that Christmas is about Jesus' sacrifice, not just a celebration of babies.
Three Christmas Eucharists
- Traditionally, Christmas has three Eucharists: midnight, dawn, and day.
- Each service has different readings, unfolding the Christmas story and its deeper meaning.