I AM ANDREW BREITBART!
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
What about the "X"?
Europeans in the 16th century started using "X" in the place of Christ's name as shorthand for writing Christ. The Christian monks and scholars were knowledgeable of the Greek letter "X", - Chi or Khi - which is the first letter in the Greek word "Christos" or "Kristos" (Greek: CristoV) The Greek and Hebrew word "Christos" comes out of "Messiah" and mean the same thing: "The Anointed One."
For many years the "X" was understood by Christian clergy and as time passed, many Christians, educated or not, were not aware of the meaning. Over time the meaning became lost and was later perceived as a sign of disrespect.
This time of year we see many companies and the "Drive-by" media display "Happy Holidays" on banners, ads, and promotions. Many people meet and greet with the same phrase as an all encompassing term to avoid the Christmas phrase all together in this "Politically Correct" world. Some people view the shorthand of writing and speaking "Merry X-mas" as a way to remove Christ from the Holy celebration in December. Even though the conception of the season is watered down, the truth remains, the Christmas seasons is indeed a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.
Remember : Jesus is the reason for the season!
For many years the "X" was understood by Christian clergy and as time passed, many Christians, educated or not, were not aware of the meaning. Over time the meaning became lost and was later perceived as a sign of disrespect.
This time of year we see many companies and the "Drive-by" media display "Happy Holidays" on banners, ads, and promotions. Many people meet and greet with the same phrase as an all encompassing term to avoid the Christmas phrase all together in this "Politically Correct" world. Some people view the shorthand of writing and speaking "Merry X-mas" as a way to remove Christ from the Holy celebration in December. Even though the conception of the season is watered down, the truth remains, the Christmas seasons is indeed a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.
Remember : Jesus is the reason for the season!
The Twelfth Day of Christmas!
Twelve Drummers Drumming refers to the twelve points of doctrine in the Apostle's Creed!
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Monday, December 22, 2008
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Saturday, December 20, 2008
The Eighth Day of Christmas!
Eight Maids A-Milking refers to the eight Beatitudes!
(Beatitude - Eight blessed sayings of Jesus at the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount.)
(Beatitude - Eight blessed sayings of Jesus at the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount.)
Friday, December 19, 2008
The Seventh Day of Christmas!
Seven Swans A-Swimming refers to the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, the seven Sacraments!
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
The Fifth Day of Christmas!
Five Golden Rings refers to the first five books of the Old Testament, which gives the history of an's fall from grace.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
The Fourth Day of Christmas!
Four Calling Birds refers to the four Gospels and/or the four Evangelist!
Monday, December 15, 2008
Sunday, December 14, 2008
The First Day of Christmas!
My true love gave to me
A partridge in a pear tree.
True Love refers to God and his love for each of us!
A partridge in a pear tree.
True Love refers to God and his love for each of us!
Friday, December 12, 2008
Icon: Bettie Page April, 22 1923 - December, 12 2008
From poor Nashville, Tennessee girl to struggling secretary/actress to 50's pin-up to Playboy Centerfold to Notorious S&M model to Loner to Born-again Christian working for the Billy Graham Ministry to 10 year Psychiatric patient to Recluse to American Icon!
Sunday, December 7, 2008
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