Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas (Stories Behind Books)
by Ace Collins
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Author: Ace CollinsEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2003-09-16
ISBN: 0310248809
Number of pages: 208
Publisher: Zondervan
Product features:
- explains the origin of a variety of Christmas symbols
Book Reviews of Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas (Stories Behind Books)
Book Review: A BROAD, CHRISTIAN SURVEY OF THE ORIGINS OF VARIOUS CHRISTMAS CUSTOMS
Summary: 5 Stars
Ace Collins has written many, many books (e.g., Stories Behind the Best-Loved Songs of Christmas (Stories Behind Books), More Stories Behind the Best-Loved Songs of Christmas, 25 Days, 26 Ways to Make This Your Best Christmas Ever, etc.).
He writes in the Introduction to this 2003 book, "Before we brood and protest too much over the ruin of what we think Christmas must have been like in generations long past, we might actually feel encouraged about the season we celebrate today when we consider what Christmas was REALLY like in the days of old."
Here are some quotations from the book:
"By the fourth century, the Roman Empire finally began to convert to Christianity. When this happened, Easter became one of the most celebrated holidays in the realm. Yet as many in the empire came to worship Jesus, the old traditions and holidays continued." (Pg. 13)
"In early sixteenth century Germany, Martin Luther embraced carols, thereby winning over many German Christians to the songs. Luther sang them with his children and encouraged his growing following to come together and sing them as a congregation." (Pg. 49)
"In an effort to bring some of the magic of the evergreen tree into their lives, Vikings would chop down a fir and place it in their homes. Having a tree in the house was said to bring the gift of strength to live through the worst stretches of winter." (Pg. 70-71)
"In Luke 2:16, it is clear that the shepherds traveled to the manger to see Jesus. Yet the Magi did not arrive in time to visit Jesus in his birthplace, nor, evidently, did they meet the shepherds." (Pg. 139)
"Most people today believe that the twelve days of Christmas start on December 12th or 13th and run through Christmas Eve or Christmas day. But in fact, the first day of Christmas is December 25th and the final day is January 5th." (Pg. 179)
"The Greek for Christ's name is Xristos (pronounced Christos). While it is well known that a fish was often used as a symbol to denote churches and Christian gathering places during the ancient days of the church, many Greeks also used the letter X .. as their symbol of faith... Therefore, the use of the letter X for Christ is one of the oldest traditions of the Christian faith." (Pg. 184)
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