by billyzh | Dec 18, 2012 | History, Holidays
Puritans & Athiests actually have something in common. It’s true. I was shocked when I first learned years ago that Puritans were actually anti-Christmas and successfully managed to ban or cancel it in America (and England) in the 1600’s. If you...
by billyzh | Dec 15, 2012 | History, Holidays, Spirituality
This coming Sunday of Advent actually has it’s own name. It’s called Gaudete Sunday. And a very big $3 prize for whoever got that word right. For those of you new to this blog, welcome. We’ve been taking a look at Advent (the season of anticiption)...
by billyzh | Dec 13, 2012 | History, Holidays
Over in the Holy Land, a couple of hundred years before Jesus arrived on the scene, the Greeks ruled that particular area. (You remember Alexander the Great? He conquered the world back at that time.) The Greeks wanted to impose their beliefs and culture on those they...
by billyzh | Dec 9, 2012 | Holidays
Today people across the world will light the second candle of our Advent Season…the PEACE candle. If you have joining us, we are so glad you are here. Please take a look at the other Advent blog posts below…and come back tomorrow as we learn more about...
by billyzh | Dec 8, 2012 | History, Holidays
I love this holiday. If you don’t know the story of how this holiday came to be, it truly is fascinating. I had the immense pleasure of actually being in Jerusalem one year during Hanukkah. It was quite special. I will write more about it all this weekend, but...
by billyzh | Dec 7, 2012 | History, Holidays, Politics
We interrupt this Advent Season to bring you a very precious reminder… When I was in high school, I used to jog around my neighborhood in order to keep in shape. My route usually took me past this one particular house with an RV (recreational vehicle) in the...
