But by nature we do tend to follow the crowd, whether right or wrong. We grew up accepting them without question. We were born into a world filled with customs. Didn't you? Stop and think a moment! Very few have ever reflected on why they believe what they do-why they follow the customs they do, or from where those customs came. But did I question what my parents had told me? Of course not. I was told Santa Claus had come down the chimney during the night and left all these things. Other presents for us children were piled on the floor underneath. And beside the mantle, from which my stockings hung, a Christmas tree had suddenly appeared, decorated with shiny tinsel. When I awakened the next morning, they were filled with small toys and sacks or little boxes of candy and nuts. How much do you know of the origin of the Christmas tree-of "Santa Claus-of the mistletoe-of the holly wreath-of the custom of exchanging gifts? Chapter 1 THE PLAIN TRUTH ABOUT CHRISTMAS WHEN I was a very little boy, I was taught to hang up my stockings on Christmas eve. Christmas?.from the Bible, or from paganism? Here are the astonishing facts which may shock you! Test yourself. Stump, copyright 1985 Chapter 3, by John Halford, copyright 1985 Chapter 4, WCG, copyright 1986 Where did the world get. Armstrong, copyrights 1952, 1972, 1974 Chapter 2, by Keith W. Church of God, Sabbath Day - The Plain Truth About CHRISTMAS Chapter 1, by Herbert W.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |