Festive lights are shining just about everywhere; and the holiday music swings from slow and nostalgic to boisterous. People are showing more goodwill and expending great effort to be kind and generous to others in this holiday season. But you are dying inside. The reason “why” may have many roots: the divorce that has left life so complicated brings new pain and … [Read more...]
Christmas At Cornerstone: When COVID Attacks
Has COVID-19 messed up your Christmas event plans? Every year you attend your favorite Christmas festivities: candlelight service, Christmas concert, reindeer petting zoo, etc. Well here comes 2020 and we are stuck at home! Who knows, those unassuming fluffy reindeer might be COVID-19 carriers! What are we do to?? Here is a Christmas event option that combines all … [Read more...]
Gifts That Satisfy
“Christmas comes this time each year,” croons the singer on the radio, as if in our American culture we need to be reminded. The Black Friday deals, the Cyber Monday steals, all hit our electronic inboxes before Thanksgiving. But the shopping malls and online vendors might be late to the party. Why? It’s simple. Like many grandmothers, ours usually begins her … [Read more...]
The History of Christmas: Celebrating the Birth of Our Savior
The history of Christmas is quite fascinating to study. To begin, it is helpful to understand that the holiday name “Christmas” is derived from the Old English words Crīstesmæsse which means “Christ’s mass”. The first documented use of the word Crīstesmæsse was in 1038 and is a translation of the original Greek and Hebrew words Messiah1 which means “anointed”2. … [Read more...]