Tag Archives: Christmas

The Date of Christmas and the Pagan Question

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Derek Leman

A well-balanced article. It contains surprises for people of varying opinions about Christmas and December 25. http://www.bib-arch.org/e-features/christmas.asp

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How December 25 Came to be Thought of as the Date of Jesus’ Birth

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Derek Leman

I have pasted a link below to the most definitive article I have yet seen on the historical basis for December 25 as the day of Jesus’ birth. The answer will surprise you and you have to stick with the … Continue reading →

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More About Christmas and the Haggadah

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Derek Leman

I wrote yesterday explaining what I see as some of the issues involved for intermarried families and the question of whether or not to celebrate Christmas. I think it is a tough issue and a tough decision for intermarried families. … Continue reading →

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Should Intermarried Families Celebrate Christmas?

Posted on November 30, 2009 by Derek Leman

Messianic Judaism brings together many intermarried families with many different backgrounds and stories. In December, there is an issue which touches the core of what it means to struggle with two heritages, two cultures, under one roof. Yesterday, in a … Continue reading →

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