Some were sentimental, saying Christmas is a family time, a time for children, and so on. Others were humanistic, seeing Christmas as a time to celebrate love for one’s fellow man, the spirit of giving, and that sort of thing. Others were crassly hedonistic, viewing Christmas as just another excuse to party.
When did the story of Christmas begin? Some would say it started with the promise of a child to Mary (Luke 1:30–31). Others date it much further...
Crafty Art Ideas on MSN: Super Fun Christmas Chalk Art For Kids
Are you looking for a fun, simple chalk pastel drawing idea for Winter? With our foolproof chalk pastel lesson, kids will love creating fun chalk pastel Christmas tree drawings! Whether you want to ...
Artnet: Art History Brims With Christmas Scenes. Here Are 11 Works to Get You Ready for the Season
It’s been a long year. Rest your eyes on some pleasant holiday-themed paintings to celebrate getting through it. Unknown photographer, Andy Warhol and his Christmas tree in the Factory (1964).
Art History Brims With Christmas Scenes. Here Are 11 Works to Get You Ready for the Season
The Best of Christmas Like many of history’s most enduring stories, this one took the most unlikely of turns. A virgin woman bears a child, promised by an angel and conceived by God. Born in a crowded town near Jerusalem, the infant has for His nursery a stable—His makeshift crib, a feeding trough. But shepherds worship the boy, and a powerful king fears Him. And when He has become a man ...