SWDGISS: What The Church Gets Wrong About Christmas
It’s time to trim the tree and refute some heresies because in this episode of Stuff We Didn’t Get in Sunday School we’re talking about what the Church gets wrong about Christmas. Join Knox, Jamie, and Erin as they explore the history of Christmas trees, fake snowball fights, and whether or not you should take up your arms in the War on Christmas (spoiler: you’re probably fine). Does baby Jesus cry at the sight of Xmas, and what’s the deal with Mary’s virginity? You’ll have to listen to find out!
It’s time to trim the tree and refute some heresies because in this episode of Stuff We Didn’t Get in Sunday School we’re talking about what the Church gets wrong about Christmas. Join Knox, Jamie, and Erin as they explore the history of Christmas trees, fake snowball fights, and whether or not you should take up your arms in the War on Christmas (spoiler: you’re probably fine). Does baby Jesus cry at the sight of Xmas, and what’s the deal with Mary’s virginity? You’ll have to listen to find out!
Mentions
- Listen: Faith Adjacent: Santa Claus | Lil’ Faith Adjacent: Santa Claus
- No Room in the Inn: Greek Word Study
- Royal Family: Victoria and Albert at Christmas
- Magi Deep-Dive: What History Tells Us about the Magi
- Tell me more about Christmas Trees: Read all about the history here
- What was that about James? Learn about the Protoevangelium of James
- A Painful Way to Die: Season 12, Episode 4: Herod
- Are kids born in September smarter? Find out here
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