The Longest Lived Empires You’ve Never Heard Of
Everyone has heard of the Roman Empire. Rome was a world power from 44BC until technically 1453. While it was the longest running Empire in history, this is really a misnomer since Rome consisted of Western and Eastern sections and was conquered a couple of times during this time span. When we look at some of the longest lived empires, you may be surprised by some of these other. Most likely, you've probably only heard of one of these five. Read more...
Debunking The “XMAS” Myth
"It's CHRISTMAS.......not XMAS!!! Don't remove Christ from HIS birthday!!! Post this if you agree.......Please don't X out the Lord!!!!! (I would like to see this on everyone's wall!!!) Jesus is the reason for the season." If you've seen this, or you use the term XMAS without knowing its meaning, then this is the article for you. Here is some background on the Christmas reason for the season and why we celebrate the way we do. Add this article onto your wall to open people's eyes to the true meaning behind the Christmas Season! Read more...
Categories: History Tags: a christmas carol, Charles Dickens, chi rho, christ, Christmas, christmas holiday, christmastime, christos, giving gifts, greek, hebrew, Jesus, Joshua, queen victoria, roman, three wisemen, washington irving, xmas
History of Christmas Trees in America
Each year, Americans decorate their homes by bringing either a live or artificial pine tree into their living rooms and decorating it for the Christmas season. The smell of the fir trees is now a common theme in most Christian American homes, but it was always not the case. Where did this tradition get its start? How did it become a part of our Christian holiday tradition? Here are five interesting facts about this holiday tradition. Read more...
Categories: History, Home and Living, Trivia Tags: carols, christian, Christmas, christmas tree, evergreen trees, fir trees, german, hessians, holly, mistletoe, puritans, revolutionary war, roman, saturnalia, victorian age
