 And the angel said to them, "Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which will come to all the people; for to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord."
—Luke 2:10-11 RSV
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December 25
Come celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. After all, he is the "reason for the season!" We've included a variety of resources below to help you experience the true meaning of Christmas.
 The Real Twelve Days of Christmas
Reminding ourselves of the "real" twelve days of Christmas is important to keep the focus on the real reason for the holiday celebration. They give us a way of reflecting on what the Incarnation means in our lives.
The Story of Christianity
"For unto us a Child is born!"
The First Christmas
Experience the wonder of the original Christmas story from the Gospel of Luke, chapter 2.
Christmas Greetings
Send free e-cards to your loved ones today to show them the reason for the season!
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• Reflections: Advent
Quotations to stir the heart and mind from Augustine, Madeleine L'Engle, and Walter Wangerin, Jr.
compiled by Richard A. Kauffman
• The Blessed Evangelical Mary
Why we shouldn't ignore her any longer.
by Timothy George
• Inside CT: Birth Stories
Even God incarnate in Jesus Christ, born of Mary, has a birth story of sorts.
by Timothy C. Morgan
• Censoring Christmas
Public Christmas displays, like the Ten Commandments, are allowed—as long as they don't mean anything religious.
by Rob Moll
• A Faceless Visitor
The mysterious being prepared me for a bigger crisis.
by Ben Fulton as told to Greg Asimakoupoulos
• Angelic Thoughts
What playing an angel has taught me about God's love.
by DorieLee Mattson
• When the Holidays Hurt
10 ways to cope with loss during a season of celebration.
by Victor M. Parachin
• What Are Your Unusual Christmas Traditions?
Five readers share their unique celebrations.
• Gifts That Connect
Helping you put your faith into action.
• Christmas Chic
There's no place like home for the holidays—especially when you tap into Trading Spaces interior designer Laurie Smith's decorating savvy.
by Melissa Hambrick
• The Humble Gift
by LaTonya Taylor
• Same Old Story?
The holidays are here again … and maybe this year it's time to take a fresh look at what it's all about.
by Elesha Coffman
Celebrating Christmas:
Did You Know?
Interesting tidbits about Jesus' birth and early life.
History of Christmas
Informative articles about the origins of this holiday.
Day by Day
Daily devotionals to show children what the Christmas season is all about.
It's Just About Christmas
Heartwarming helps and inspiration for feasting and family time, gifts and traditions, fun and hospitality, and more.
Jesus Is Born
Understanding the message of Jesus' birth.
Christmas Quizzes
Build your Bible power!
Giving Mary Her Due—from ChristianBibleStudies.com
This ready-to-download Bible study for the Christmas season helps you answer questions like: What can you learn from Mary? How should you approach her? How can a better understanding of Mary enrich and deepen your discipleship in Christ?
Illustrations from PreachingToday.com
Sermon illustrations and stories about Christmas.
Sermons from PreachingTodaySermons.com
Download today's best sermons on the Christmas season and other holidays.
Celebrate Together
Join others on the holiday message board to celebrate Jesus and share your holiday traditions and stories.
Related Articles
More inspiring stories … all about Christmas.
Christmas Music Wrap-up
In need of some new music to celebrate the season? Here's a look at the nine major Christmas releases for the year.
• 2003
• 2002
• 2001, Part 1
• 2001, Part 2
Increase Your Faith
Read about other people like you who have faced difficulties and grown stronger through them, find devotionals to build your faith, and join others in prayer at the Prayer Network.
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