Christmas celebrates the promise, prophecy, and fulfillment of the birth of Jesus Christ. While the word Christmas does not appear in Scripture, the Bible richly records the foretelling and fulfillment of Christ’s birth, from Genesis through the Gospels. 🎄 OLD TESTAMENT PROPHECIES OF THE BIRTH OF CHRIST Genesis 3:15 “And I will put enmity between …
Christmas songs and hymns are more than seasonal music—they are powerful expressions of faith, culture, memory, and celebration. From ancient hymns sung in candlelit churches to modern holiday songs played on radios and playlists worldwide, Christmas music has shaped how generations experience the season. Over centuries, these songs have told the story of Christ’s birth, …
The earliest known depiction of a Christmas tree dates back to 1576. The Christmas tree is one of the most recognizable symbols of the Christmas season. Whether real or artificial, decorated with lights, ornaments, and gifts beneath its branches, the tree stands at the heart of many Christmas celebrations. But where did this tradition come …
Origin of Santa Claus, Father Christmas: From Saint Nicholas to a Global Christmas Icon Santa Claus is one of the most recognizable figures in the world today. Known by many names—Santa Claus, Father Christmas, Saint Nicholas, or Kris Kringle—he is widely believed to bring gifts to well-behaved children on Christmas Eve (24 December) and the …
“The Twelve Days of Christmas” is one of the most popular and puzzling Christmas carols ever written. While it is cheerfully sung during the holiday season, many listeners have long wondered what the strange gifts—such as leaping lords, swimming swans, and a partridge in a pear tree—have to do with Christmas. Over the years, the …
Christmas was not created as a pagan holiday. The True History of Christmas: Origins, Meaning, and Why It Is Celebrated on December 25 Christmas is a Christian festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God and Savior of the world. Although the Bible does not specify the exact date of Jesus’ birth, …
The Experience 2025 is finally here. This year’s edition is the 20th edition of Africa’s biggest night of worship where millions of worshippers around the world gather together both online and offline to life up the name of Jesus. The theme of The Experience 2025 #TE20 is JESUS UNITED. The Experience 20 holds on Friday, …
The Experience 2025 is finally here. This year’s edition is the 20th edition of Africa’s biggest night of worship where millions of worshippers around the world gather together both online and offline to life up the name of Jesus. What is the theme of The Experience 2025? The Experience 2025 #TE20 is tagged JESUS UNITED. …
The Experience 2025 tagged Jesus United is Here. The Experience 2025 is the 20th Edition of The Experience Lagos #TE20, hosted by Pastor Paul Adefarasin, Senior Metropolitan Pastor and General Overseer of House on the Rock. The Experience is the number one trending gospel music event in Africa with millions of worshippers around the world …
The Bible does not explicitly command or describe the celebration of Christmas as we know it today. Christmas traditions (like December 25th, trees, gifts, etc.) developed centuries after the New Testament was written. However, the Bible does speak about the event Christmas which commemorates (the birth of Jesus Christ) and offers principles relevant to how …
