Inspired by this article, we've decided to extend our celebration of Christmas for the traditional 12 days, ending on Epiphany, January 6. For the next 12 days, we will be posting a lesser known Christmas carol, and the meaning of each gift from the 12 days of Christmas song. We are giving one smaller gift to each other each of the 12 days, singing the 12 days of Christmas as we go.
The lastest history talk here is a good description of advent, Christmas and Epiphany, and sound argument that these holidays, and even the 12 Days song, were founded with godly original intentions, but perverted over time to become excuses for immorality, much like Mardi Gras in New Orleans today. Recovering a godly celebration does not compromise with paganism or add to Scripture, but helps us remember the great works God has done.
Epiphany means shine upon, appearance, revealing, or manifestation. It was an early celebration of Christ's birth and appearing to us. Dec 25 developed as an alternate date for the same purpose in the west.
Now, if only we could keep the pine needles on the tree until Epiphany...
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