Christmas is a festive time in most countries, and this includes the countries in South America. It is celebrated with lights and colors, with excitement and passion. Each of the countries in the continent has unique traditions that are their own, as well as enjoying some common traditions that are shared by … Read more
Many people consider Christmas their favorite time of year. This is due to the festive atmosphere, the delicious treats, and, of course, the presents! Tradition rules many families at Christmastime; annual traditions are handed down through families, merging and diverging as children grow and marry and have their own children. Traditions vary … Read more
The fourth in a line of Orel Leonard Hershisers, this professional pitcher was born September 16, 1958. His parents lived in Buffalo, New York, at the time, but moved six years later to Detroit, Michigan, and again six years later to Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He started playing baseball early and was able … Read more
Christmas is a time of year when many people observe family traditions and cultural traditions that are repeated year after year. Many of these are common to many areas of the world, while others are specific to their location and unique in both meaning and celebration. Some seem to be very unusual … Read more
Christmas is a time for family, food, and friendship in most places. It is a time of celebration, and it is definitely a time of tradition. Most people have some sort of holiday traditions that are observed annually at Christmas time. Europeans are no exception to this! Some of their traditions are … Read more
Christmas is historically a Christian holiday, meant to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ (even though the actual date is not certain). Those who reject the idea of religion still enjoy celebrating Christmas in many ways, even though they celebrate in a secular way rather than with any observance of nativity or … Read more
Christians can be found in every occupation and every part of the country, and sports are no exception. Some of the greatest athletes can also be devoted Christians, though it is definitely not easy for a person in the public eye to live out a Christian life when they are constantly pelted … Read more
The Apostle Paul was one of the first missionaries. He traveled in the first century, beginning not long after Christ’s death and resurrection. Before his conversion, Paul (then known as Saul) lived in Tarsus. He grew up there and became a tentmaker. Though his father was a Jew of the tribe of … Read more
The Apostle Paul was one of the first missionaries of Christianity, taking the gospel of Christ all over Asia, and to parts of Africa and Europe. During his travels, he started and assisted at a number of churches. Because he could not be at all of the churches at the same time, … Read more
Christians of any denomination – including Catholic, Lutheran, Anglican, Presbyterian, and even Baptist, among others, can use prayer beads to assist in their prayer life. Prayer beads are a tool, which can be useful to Christians who pray, no matter how they usually pray. While rosaries are commonly known, in Catholic, Anglican, … Read more