What world was Jesus born into? A historian describes the turbulent times of the real nativity

Joan Taylor, Professor Emerita of Christian Origins and Second Temple Judaism, King’s College London Every year, millions of people sing the beautiful carol Silent Night, with its line “all is calm, all is bright”. We all know the Christmas story is one in which peace and joy are proclaimed, and this permeates our festivities, family […]

What world was Jesus born into? A historian describes the turbulent times of the real nativity

Here’s an interesting article about the time when Jesus Christ was born. It was not all bright and quiet as the song Silent Night was written.

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Some Holiday Wisdom

I wasn’t actually planning on an afternoon post today, but when I saw Robert Reich’s holiday post, I couldn’t resist sharing it. It’s a Wonderful Life We can create kindness and decency, despite Trump By Robert Reich 24 December 2025 For me, the real lesson of Frank Capra’s delightful holiday film “It’s a Wonderful Life” was […]

Some Holiday Wisdom

Merry Christmas and have a hopefully wonderful start in the New Year 2026! 🎄🎉🇪🇺

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12 Varigated Days of Christmas

Twelve varigated days of Christmas

Pictures Imperfect presented a rather interesting interpretation of the 12 Days of Christmas. Check this out, as it is right in the Christmas season. 😉

For those who don’t know it, here is a post I did a few years ago on it:

Christmas Genre: Twelve Days of Christmas