Martin Luther is most famous for beginning the Protestant Reformation when he posted his 95 Theses on the church doors in Wittenburg, Germany in 1517. While he did help start an entirely new branch of Christianity, Martin Luther was also great lover of the Christmas season.

One German legend claims that Martin Luther was responsible for introducing the use of Christmas trees in the home, in Germany. According to the legend, on his way home one evening, Martin Luther was so overcome by the be...

The true story of Santa Claus begins with Nicholas, who was born during the third century in the village of Patara. on the southern coast of Turkey. His wealthy parents, who raised him to be a devout Christian, died in an epidemic while Nicholas was still young. Obeying Jesus' words to "sell what you own and give the money to the poor," Nicholas used his whole inheritance to assist the needy, the sick, and the suffering. He dedicated his life to serving God and was made bishop of Myra while s...

I realize we should be talking about Jesus’ birth, but I just read the end of Matthew and made a discovery.  Jesus was killed, and the Jews posted guards at His tomb because they were afraid His disciples would come and take His body and claim that Jesus was alive, like He said He would be.  These guards were on duty Sunday morning, the earthquake happened as an Angel appeared and rolled away the stone in front of Jesus’ tomb.  They saw it happen, and then they fainted (who would blame th...