Mike Slater’s recent podcast discusses the transformation of Christmas from a “holy day” to a “holiday”. He interviews Lee Strobel to present the apologetic case for Christmas.
Strobel and a Christian pastor also provide some discussion about Saint Nicholas as the origin of the modern-day Santa Claus:
Those two presentations reminded me of my childhood when my sister and I would assist Mom and Dad with Christmas decorations. We always set out the creche which served to celebrate the story of the wonder of Christ’s birth so that the Son of God can be welcomed into the hearts of the home at the Christmas. It was a wonderful time of the year and we truly enjoyed going to the Broadway Baptist church in Knoxville for the candlelight service.
Lee Strobel’s book ” The Case for Christ ” was made into a film:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BYNhygF1cQ
Yes, Fred, Strobel has done great work. Thanks for sharing the memories of your childhood. I hope many kids today are able to have similar memories.