1. Today on the Christian History Almanac, we consider a “Blue” Christmas in two different ways.
  2. Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember Advent and Christmas traditions from Latin America.
  3. On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss the visitation of Mary to Elizabeth while both are pregnant – Mary with Jesus, and Elizabeth with John.
  4. Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the man who is likely the most prolific and popular Christian songwriters in the English language with a special connection to the season.
  5. Today on the Christian History Almanac, we look at a tradition in the church akin to “Holy Week” but for Christmas.
  6. Today on the Christian History Almanac, we head to the mailbag to answer two questions (one of which pertains to the season).
  7. Weekend Edition for December 14-15, 2024
  8. Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the real “St. Lucy of Narnia.”
  9. Tighten Up. In this episode, we read Martin Luther’s Advent 3 ordination sermon, discussing rites and ceremonies, church traditions, God’s mysteries versus the devil’s, and much pastoral talk about transparency and honesty amongst brothers and sisters in the Gospel.
  10. Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the origin of the most iconic plant of the Christmas season.