Christmas and Jesus

From the birth of Christ in Bethlehem through the Middle Ages, the Reformation, and the Victorian era, The History of Christmas will take you on a journey. Finally, you will land in our contemporary Christmas with all the elements that conjure up this joyous season for us: lights, gifts, and delectable fare. But as you embark on this incredible journey, you'll learn about the unexpected detours that Christmas has made over the years. As the men and women of the past debate whether or not to celebrate Christmas, join them in their discussion. Let the story of Jesus serve as a reminder of the true cause for the season's festivities: the fact that the Son of God was born as a baby and later lived and died to atone for sin. Year after year, be in awe at the beauty of history and the ways in which God operates in our daily lives. I pray that as you reflect on Christmas, you may be drawn closer to Christ and motivated to love others as He loves you. The Battle for Christmas is bursting with detail and subversive readings of holiday classics like "A Visit from St. Nicholas" and "A Christmas Carol," and it both captures the magnificent strangeness of the past and improves our understanding of the present.