Ron Clancy on the Origins of Christmas Carols
Learn the history behind three popular Christmas carols.
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Dick Van Dyke reads “Let’s Keep Christmas”
Dick Van Dyke shares the holiday sentiments of beloved clergyman Peter Marshall.
Five-Minute Cranberry Walnut Cobbler
By Debbie Macomber1 min read
The popular author shares her Christmas twist on a classic treat.
Nested Eggs Benedict
By Kathy Turner2 min read
This dish looks festive and tastes fantastic—it’s the perfect breakfast for Christmas morning!
The Father of Father Christmas
By Rick Hamlin6 min read
December 23, 2023, marks the 200th anniversary of the first appearance in print of A Visit from St. Nicholas. Rick Hamlin explores the life and legacy of Clement Clarke Moore, the man behind that beloved poem.
Angels Were Near
By colleen-hughes1 min read
How did you spend your holidays? I spent mine with family all around me.
Christmas Is One Big Prayer
By Rick Hamlin2 min read
“To pray is to pay attention to something or someone other than oneself,” said the poet W.H. Auden. By that definition Christmas is one big prayer.
The Christmas Cat
By colleen-hughes2 min read
A beloved Christmas tree ornament and a playful kitten teach an important lesson about family and forgiveness.
“It Shouldn’t Be Like This”
By julia-attaway2 min read
Like much of the country, we’re making do with less this Christmas. And yet …
The Best of Christmas Pageants
By Rick Hamlin2 min read
One of the best ways to grasp the Christmas story is to see a Christmas pageant. Here are some memorable moments from past pageants.
The Hope and Faith You Hold Onto
By David Morris2 min read
There is great joy in this season, but the more you know joy, the more you are aware of the struggle it stands against.
A Christmas Poem
By trudy-harris1 min read
Sharing a Christmas poem written long ago and wishing you and yours all the blessings of this very holy season.
