December 25

Christmas is, at its heart, the Christian celebration of God becoming human in the birth of Jesus Christ—and, over time, it has also become a global cultural festival woven from scripture, theology, empire politics, winter traditions, and a lot of … Read More

Most of the world celebrates Christmas on December 25. But in many churches and countries you’ll also see Christmas on January 7, January 6, or (in one famous local exception) January 19. The differences aren’t about different stories—they’re mostly about … Read More