Richmond Evangelical Examiner

Going Home

2010-04-04T13:01:00.001-07:00

Gar;y, Indiana, March 23, 2010; approximately 12:30a.m., Prem Prasad walked into the hotel lobby and greeted me with a hug.

Prem, nor myself had never met before that evening. We were meeting for the first time to begin my first thirty days of training as a long haul, over the road driver for a freight transportation company.

Imagine, you are assigned as a trainer to invite a complete stranger into the cab of your truck where the two of you will live for the next thirty days. You will need to sleep. You lay your head down and close your eyes....Continue to editorial page

Tiger Woods' apology totally misunderstood.

2010-02-19T22:55:00.000-08:00

You may recall, Brit Hume offering Tiger Woods to leave Buddhism and find Jesus, on Fox network at the beginning of the year. Therein lies a core motive, which grants Tiger's apology sincerity.

Tiger's apology (CNN Video) is motivated by more than a few absolutes the media should understand and report empathetically, rather than exploit Woods for the sake of a story. Let's start with Richmond Times Dispatch, and work our way back to Brit Hume's statement......Continue to editorial page for the rest of the story.

Nazarenes concerned for Nazarene University pagan and mystic practices

2010-02-17T08:03:00.000-08:00

A well known Nazarene college has taken on some unusual practices, for the holiness doctrine, denomination.

Richmond Evangelical Examiner (R.E.E.) attempts to follow up with reader concerns or interest. One reader, emailed a web link to a page on a web log site entitled, 'Reformed Nazarene (click here to read the article)'. The title of the article immediately draws concern or indifference.

R.E.E. followed up with Pastor Wynne Lankford of Southside Nazarene Church in Southside Richmond, Virginia for an opinion on the article and submitted an opinion from another Nazarene minister, Scott Marshall......Continue to editorial page

Lindsay Lohan controversial Purple Fashion Magazine with video

2010-02-13T23:02:00.000-08:00

For Evangelicals, Pop-Culture must be engaged or the great commission becomes nothing more than a suggestion. Who would Lindsay Lohan have to offend if Christians were not doing the job Christ appointed us to?

At first glance, Purple Fashion Magazine's summer 2010 cover photo is disturbing. There certainly must be a message here, but what is it?.....continue to editorial page to read the rest of the article and view the video.

Presbyterian U.S.A. denomination evolving

2010-02-12T13:54:00.000-08:00

A denomination of the Presbyterian Church having 2.5 million members releases a report, every three years, highlighting points of concern or interest.

Presbyterian U.S.A, Research Services published their last report in 2008 revealing only 39% of the denomination’s congregation believes Jesus is the only way for salvation. 35% of the denomination’s pastors strongly agree of the same statistic....Continue to editorial.

How God plans for a wedding during a snow storm

2010-02-09T12:41:00.000-08:00

Sentil and Devon Walker of Hopewell have a story book wedding of comedy, drama and God’s providence.

Snow was in the forecast on their wedding day. Generally, one would not consider having a wedding under inclement conditions. After all, that would be very inhospitable and we want our guest to have a good time.

Typically, February in Richmond does not involve snow. We Richmonders usually have the privilege of seeing budding trees and crocus plants about this time of year. So, you can imagine Sentil not wanting to change a thing, scale back the plans or even postpone the wedding.
Post pone a wedding?

The day came. Can you imagine the emotions? Devon and Sentil were nervous, they had concern for the safety of their wedding guest, traveling in snow. And, as anyone would be, the couple were a bit disappointed that they would be getting married in front of a sparse crowd.

Devon was noticing many of his guests were not arriving on time for the wedding at the Crown Plaza Hotel. As Devon made himself visible in the lobby, to greet guest, he noticed quite a few people were loitering in the hotel lobby. Devon ventured to talk to some and discovered they were the cast of The Broadway Show, ‘The Wedding Singer’. What the heck, invite them.....Continue to editorial.

2010-02-03T23:29:00.000-08:00

This case has more ups and downs than a yo-yo.

Yesterday, February 1, 2010 Richmond Evangelical Examiner reported some sketchy details coming from Columbus Dispatch. What makes the claim of Rifqa Bary being re-unified with her family appear to be a possibility is the headline in the Dispatch and the urgent language the author uses in the article. The author from Columbus Dispatch also reported a counseling clause in the dependency agreement from last December. And, by all appearences, Omar Tarazi was justified in filing an emergency motion stating there had origionally been an order prohibiting Rifqa Bary to have contact with Blake and Beverly Lorenz which he claims has been violated....continue to my editorial.

Rifqa Bary is Betrayed/ Urgent Appeal for a New Legal Strategy

2010-02-01T15:21:00.000-08:00

Jamal Jivanjee and Rifqa Bary need your help. The following is a message from Jamal. Video at Editorial page.

Dear friends and supporters of Rifqa Bary,
As you might have heard, Rifqa Bary has been betrayed yet again. It has not yet been two weeks since Rifqa’s parents and their C.A.I.R. appointed attorney agreed to Rifqa’s dependency.

On Friday January 29’th, it was reported in the Columbus Dispatch that Rifqa’s parents, under the strict instructions of their C.A.I.R. advised attorney, have backed out of the very deal that they made through filing motions claiming the deal was made under “misrepresentation and fraudulent inducement.” This is an absolutely false and baseless claim that gives them the excuse of backing out of the deal that they had no intention of keeping in the first place.

The point of this article is not to talk about how bad it is that the C.A.I.R. advised attorney betrayed their word and is stepping up their attacks on Rifqa Bary. No, we already know that C.A.I.R. and the Muslim machine is out to utterly destroy Rifqa Bary. It should be no surprise that they would use every tool in their arsenal to attack. We should know by now that they have no intention of leaving her alone.

The point of this article is to question the legal strategy that Rifqa’s attorneys have been using. To be blunt, the only word that I can think of that describes Rifqa’s attorney’s legal strategy is ‘asinine’. Please know that I do not say this lightly. It has not been easy for me to come to this conclusion, but for the sake of truth and Rifqa’s well being, I am not able to keep silent about this horrendous legal strategy that has been employed. It cannot and must not continue. After learning some disturbing things over the last several days, and this latest incident that happened last Friday Jan. 29’th, I am not able to keep silent anymore. What strategy am I talking about?
MAKING DEALS WITH THE ENEMY & SUPRESSING THE TRUTH

Rifqa’s attorneys have been pursuing a strategy of trying to obtain dependency for her so that she can become a dependent of the state of Ohio and be protected in foster care until she is 18 years old. I applaud this strategy. I desperately desire that Rifqa would become a dependant of the state. That is the legal goal, and I do not question that. What is completely unacceptable, however, is the legal strategy of trying to make deals with a completely untrustworthy and blood thirsty enemy to obtain what legally belongs to Rifqa Bary. There are several reasons why this latest deal that Rifqa’s own attorneys made with the Muslim side should NEVER have been made. I will list them here:

1. The first reason that this deal should never have been made is because C.A.I.R. and Rifqa’s parents are untrustworthy. This is not the first deal that they reneged on. Rifqa’s current attorneys have been warned about this. When Rifqa was still in Florida, Rifqa’s parents were ordered to turn over immigration documents demonstrating that they were in the U.S. legally. They refused to turn over the documents, and as a result were in danger of being thrown in jail for contempt of court. Knowing this, the parent’s former attorneys in Ohio convinced Rifqa’s former guardian ad-litem in Florida, and the Florida juvenile court judge to drop the order for Rifqa’s parents to prove their legal residency status if they (Rifqa’s parents) agreed to not interfere with Rifqa’s quest to become a dependent of the state of Ohio. This sounded like a win win for everyone involved, so the unfortunate deal was made.

As soon as Rifqa was put on a plane for Ohio, Rifqa’s parents followed a premeditated plan devised by C.A.I.R. They promptly fired their attorneys who made the unwritten deal, and then hired Muslim activist C.A.I.R. approved attorneys to begin the active fight against Rifqa’s quest to become a dependant of the state of Ohio. This should have been a learning experience for Rifqa’s legal team, but it clearly was not. There is a common and wise saying that should be remembered…fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me. Because of this latest deal that was made, we have now been fooled twice.

2. The second major reason this latest deal for dependency should never have been made is because of the stated goal of the deal.

Do you know what was the stated goal of this most recent deal?

Was the goal of this latest deal to give Rifqa permanent dependency until she turns 18? NO! (That is what Rifqa’s supporters were led to believe, and is why we initially celebrated the deal that was made, but I have since discovered that is NOT what the stated goal actually was.) The STATED goal of this deal that Rifqa’s own attorneys initiated was reunification with the parents that she fled from! Consider this statement that was reported in the Columbus Dispatch’s report about the latest deal that was made:
“…Children Services will keep temporary custody, so she will remain in foster care. The family is following a case plan with the goal of reunification, meaning Rifqa would move back home.”

If anyone would dispute that this was the goal of the latest ‘deal’ that was made by Rifqa’s attorneys, I would urge them to take a look at the ‘case plan’ put together by Franklin County children’s services that was the underpinning of the ‘temporary dependency’ agreed to by both sides. This ‘case plan’ is horrendous and puts Rifqa in grave danger by pursuing reunification with her parents. It is absolutely unacceptable that Rifqa be forced to follow a ‘case plan’ that has a CLEAR & STATED goal of reunification with the very parents that threatened her life because of her faith in Jesus Christ. Her attorneys should be vehemently opposing this horrendous ‘case plan’. This is not just empty words stated in an obscure ‘case plan’, this is the very real intention of Franklin County Children Services.

Since the deal was made with Rifqa’s parents agreeing to temporary dependency, she was given permission to speak on the phone with Blake & Beverly Lorenz, the pastors in Florida who saved her life by taking her into their home when she fled. Rifqa’s parents are objecting to this contact with the Lorenz family by their 17 year old daughter. Do you know why? Because they feel that it interferes with the stated goal of the ‘case plan’ that they all agreed to. Consider this assessment by Mohamed & Aysha Bary as to why they object to this recent contact with the Lorenz family that Franklin County Children Services just allowed after Rifqa was granted temporary dependency:

“Children Services is endangering the family’s chance at reconciliation (reunification) by allowing Rifqa to have contact with the people who helped her run away.”

Again, Rifqa’s parents are suppressing and twisting the truth. The Lorenz family only responded to Rifqa’s plea for help. They were not the reason Rifqa fled her home. It was Rifqa’s family that caused her to run away by threatening to kill her or send her to punishment in Sri-Lanka because of her conversion to Christianity. Rifqa’s parents know that the goal of the ‘case plan’ is reunification, does Rifqa know that? I wonder if her attorneys actually told her that?

3. The third reason that this deal should never have been made is because it actually goes right along with the strategy of C.A.I.R. and the Muslim machine to keep the truth about Rifqa Bary’s life a secret. In order for Rifqa to become a dependent of the state of Ohio, all she has to do is demonstrate to the court that there was a conflict in the home. This is actually very easy to do. There is a mountain of evidence that has been provided to her attorneys from the last few years that Rifqa has been living a secret Christian life that clearly demonstrates that she was in great fear of her life from her parents due to her conversion to Christianity. This threat can also be traced back to the Noor Mosque who was putting extraordinary pressure on her parents to have their daughter’s apostasy ‘dealt with.’ There is overwhelming evidence for this. Because of this overwhelming evidence, the C.A.I.R. approved attorney has tried to shift the focus and attack the people who saved Rifqa’s life. They know that they cannot win this case when the focus is on Rifqa Bary’s life.

Let’s be very clear. This case is not about Blake & Beverly Lorenz. This case is not about Brian Williams, or anyone else for that matter. This case is about Rifqa Bary, and her courageous faith in Jesus Christ even when facing the threat of death. Muslims who convert to Christianity are clearly prescribed death according to numerous teachings in the Muslim holy books of the Qur’an and the Hadith. By keeping the focus off of Rifqa Bary and on the Lorenz family, or Brian Williams, the truth of this case is not being dealt with at all.

The temporary deal for dependency accomplished those goals for the Muslim side. The latest deal for dependency continued to keep Rifqa from telling the truth about what really happened to her (remember she is under a gag order and without a trial in which she can speak in court, there is no way her voice can be heard!). This deal also forced her to confess to an ‘unruly’ charge for fleeing for her life. While this is happening, the C.A.I.R. attack machine is focusing their attention on the Lorenz family and Brian Williams.

If Rifqa’s enemies are desperately trying to suppress the truth, then the strategy of Rifqa should be to tell the entire truth about her faith in Jesus Christ and the threat that she was and is facing from her parents due to the Islamic faith. The threat that Rifqa Bary is facing is very real. This threat should not to be underestimated by Rifqa’s attorneys or former attorney who have been saying that this is an easy case that will be over soon.

I have been told by these former attorneys of Rifqa that dependency is a foregone conclusion, that this case is all but over, and that her parent’s C.A.I.R. attorney will never take this to trial because he is inexperienced and unqualified. They have been wrong every time. This case has not been easy, this case has been going on for 6 months and is not over yet, Rifqa still does not have permanent dependency, and it seems that we are indeed headed to trial. How long will we wait to question this ‘asinine’ legal strategy? Should we wait until she is sent home and on a plane headed back to Sri-Lanka? I will not.

I believe that God will accomplish victory, but that does not mean that we do not fight for the truth and become passive. Now, the C.A.I.R. approved attorney wants to take the case for dependency to trial. I believe this strategy will actually work against them. Rifqa Bary is the one with truth on her side, we should not be afraid of a trial.

There is no doubt that I will be misunderstood and accused of causing division by writing this article. I hope that is not the case, but I am willing to suffer the consequences nonetheless. At the end of the day I have to look myself in the mirror, and I have to obey God rather than man. Let this be a warning, however to whomever this may apply to. Rifqa Bary needs to be defended not exploited in any way. The last time that I checked, Pro-Bono means free. Rifqa also should not be pressured into any ‘book deal’. She is not an adult yet, and she is still very much in the fight of her life. These attempts to exploit her are downright disgusting. Those who love Rifqa will not sit by if we find out that unethical behavior is occurring. Rifqa will herself be able to make those decisions when she is able.

There is a hearing scheduled for Feb. 16’th to deal with these latest charges by the C.A.I.R. attorney. Please be praying for this hearing. I would like to conclude this article with these passages of scripture that bring me peace when I think about Rifqa’s current situation: “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek…For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth.” (Romans 1:16,18)

Violence of a New Occult

2010-01-25T19:33:00.000-08:00

November 17, 2009 Richmond Evangelical Examiner published ‘Violence of a New Occult’. The focus of the article was to alert Evangelicals whom can be naive when it comes to being aware of sub-cultural groups they may approach for ministry purposes. The story should serve to alert the Richmond community in general.

In many homicide cases over the last two years, investigators have discovered 'Juggalos', fans of Horrocore music romanticize the act of killing......Click here to continue to editorial.

Donations to Haiti can be claimed on 2009 tax return.

2010-01-22T22:16:00.000-08:00

Leadership from the House Ways and Means Committee, voted unanimously in favor of a bill that will make it possible to receive tax deductions on your 2009 tax return for donations made to Haiti's relief fund in 2010.

The purpose of the bill is to encourage giving to Haiti. What is obvious to the Senate is, the United States citizens are feeling the pinch of recession. A tax credit this year for a charitable gift that would normally fall under 2010's tax filing should ease concerns, a bit.....Continue to editorial.

Rifqa Bary is a dependent of the State of Ohio

2010-01-19T20:13:00.000-08:00

Today, Rifqa Bary has been declared a dependent of the State of Ohio!

Jamal Jivangee, friend and supporter of Rifqa Bary sent emails and published on his web page, Illuminate America the good news for Rifqa and other people who are persecuted for their faith.

Today, January 19, 2010 was to be a hearing for both sides of the case to present motions. The dependency hearing was set for the 28th of January. The January 28 hearing will not take place, as ....click here to read editorial.

Liberty University withdraws co-sponsorship from Conservative Political Action Conference, 2010 to avoid co-sponsor with Gay GOProud

2010-01-14T06:56:00.000-08:00

One News Now reports, Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) 2010 organizer, David Keene invited a homosexual activist group to co-sponsor the conference with other supporters. Liberty University was also a sponsor for the conference until Jerry Falwell Jr. and University Dean, Matt Staver determined Keene was going to ignore a written request to un-invite the homosexual activist GOProud to be co-sponsors....Continue to editorial

Why is a Terrorist Support Group Interested in Rifqa Bary

2010-01-10T05:41:00.000-08:00

If Rifqa Bary’s parents are here illegally, why are the courts not interested in pursuing deportation? Why is the Council on American Islamic Relations, known to be ( supported by documentation under web links at the foot of this article) a Hamas support mechanism holding an interest in Rifqa Bary?

Anyone who knows Rifqa will tell you, Rifqa has not been restricted by the customs Islam imposes on Muslim woman. One very obvious sign of this fact is Rifqa did not wear a burqa when she joined the school cheerleading squad. Why then is this family being accused of wanting to kill Rifqa? They are Muslim, but they appear to lack traditional Islamic values.Here is the scam. ....Continue to editorial(click here).

Rifqa's Parents are Here Illegally

2010-01-07T00:27:00.000-08:00

Antecedent to this article is a post stating the very peculiar acts of the court of Franklin County, Ohio, regulating Rifqa Bary's contacts with the world. Just prior to her court date in Ohio on the 22nd of December, Rifqa was in the custody of the state of Florida, after having fled there to seek the help of Blake and Beverly Lorenz

In speaking with Jamal Jivanjee, I have been gaining a sense for what his fears are when I compare what Jamal has written with what we have discussed.. This evening, Jamal gave me details reminiscent of something I had read in his updates, only what he said to me was very pointed. I guess I lack the words to express my interpretation of Jamal's thoughts. I'll just say, it seemed to me he was holding back for fear of having to say what he is uncertain of. ....Click here to continue to editorial.

Discovery of Nazareth hamlet may be era of Jesus' boy hood

2010-01-05T01:31:00.000-08:00

On December 21st, 2009 archaeologists found the remains of a house in Nazareth dating to the boyhood hamlet of Jesus.

This dig marks the very first of its kind. No archaeological digs prior to this one have ever uncovered the remains of a home dated in the era of Jesus' boyhood.

The find will allow archaeologists and other scientist an opportunity to compare tangible evidence with the Biblical Nazareth...Continue to editorial.

Rifqa, Constitutionally Denied 3rd Party Communication

2010-01-04T15:44:00.000-08:00

By now, it was expected Rifqa Bary to be declared a dependent of the state of Ohio. This would have ensured her protection (as a minor) from any harm that may befall her as punishment for converting to Christianity from Islam.The hearing previously scheduled for December 22, 2009 did not address Rifqa Bary’s motion to become a ward of the state of Ohio. Instead, the December 22nd hearing served to address a motion by the attorny representing the parents of Rifqa. The motion was to request a meeting with Rifqa for the purpose of re-educating Rifqa in Islam.....Continue to my editorial page.

Mason's many miracles

2010-01-02T17:37:00.000-08:00

Imagine your 4 year daughter claiming the promises of John 14:14; you, being the parant follow up on that promise by lifting a prayer to God and you receive a miracle.

Two year old Mason, son of Steve and Debbie Ikirt developed symptoms of having a cold that culminated in a 106* temperature, hemolytic uremic syndrome, multiple organ failure and death..... Continue on to my editorial.

Christians are Permitted to Judge - Excercise in word study.

2009-12-31T23:41:00.001-08:00

Highly recommended: Advance to the editorial page by clicking on the link directly below this entry for the excercise in word study.

When Jesus tells us what we should or should not do, it is an open and shut case. It is of little wonder we get the sense one of our inalienable rights is being revoked, when we are told we shall not judge.

To judge or not to judge, knowing this is a God given right to use common sense is a problem most Christians are not able to reconcile. Especially when Jesus commands us to not judge. Further more, the Bible instructs us to use discernment, to estimate; the Bible implies we are to judge; we are told we will judge Angels. And, we are instructed to have nothing to do with people who are belligerently obstinate to the will of God. To determine when we will have nothing to do with certain folk, we must, at some point exercise an ability to judge.... continue on to the editorial to finish reading.

Five of the Top Religious Stories of 2009

2009-12-31T00:32:00.000-08:00

I've reviewed several of the top religious articles of 2009 from various magazines and have chosen five. Click here to access the links to the articles.

A Message to Evangelical Christian Liberals

2009-12-29T13:14:00.000-08:00

Every Sunday morning in every church building you can lay your eyes on, the pulpits are both soft and thunderous in what 'thus saith The Lord'.

Then there is election season. The wallet and purse of every congregant become the focal point of many church administrations. And, somehow, ministers and people who call themselves 'Christian' begin to believe The Lord can not help our economic woes. We begin to behave as if we believe The Lord will not notice compromise. The error becomes viral and evangelicals (in general) are stricken with self. ...Continue to editorial page.

Obama reads The Polar Express and lectures using flawed theology, video attached.

2009-12-27T19:28:00.000-08:00

Last week, President Obama spoke to a group of boys and girls at the Boys and Girls Club of Washington D.C. in the Richard England Clubhouse. He began his visit by reading The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg. (This is something most of the journalist noted in their reports. Not a detail of the visit any self respecting journalist would want to miss reporting on. This is one of the endearing moments the President will be able to lock into the history books.)

After reading Polar Express, Mr. President called attention to the reason for the season.
He said, “You know, I think that the most important thing is just to remember why we celebrate Christmas.”...Click here to read at the Examiner editorial page.

Politically Correct is on the Naughty List

2009-12-27T02:00:00.000-08:00

All too often, political correctness, wrongfully trumps the First Amendment.

John Whitehead, President of Ruthorford Institute says this should “never be the case”.
In lieu of 'play it safe' ideology, Ruthorford Institute has published 12 Rules of Christmas for public and government in observance of Christmas.The twelve rules cover issues such as religious paraphernalia, music programs with seasonal/religious language, education …Continue reading at the editorial page.

The Real 12 Days of Christmas

2009-12-25T23:15:00.000-08:00

The 12 days of Christmas is actually the counting of days from December 25 to January 6. Western churches acknowledge January 6 as the day for when the magi were introduced to the baby Jesus. This day, January 6 is also known as Epiphany. Obviously, because there is not a known date for the birth of Jesus, there are also different beliefs concerning when Epiphany should observed. The calendar in use also creates confusion as to when the magi found the baby Jesus in Bethlehem. Or, as previously stated, we also know that day of when the magi paid homage to the 'new king', the baby Jesus as the day of Epiphany. ...Please continue reading on editorial page.

The Bethlehem Star

2009-12-24T14:58:00.000-08:00

The Bethlehem star; just to say this phrase may bring to mind a localized news paper. In fact, you have heard of this local herald of the Middle East. At least once a year, the words bring mention of an event which occurred just over 2,000 years ago.

The images we conjure are often of angelic beings among the radiance of this star, trumpeting the arrival of ‘Emmanuel', the long awaited Messiah. Angels, curious animals, three wise men (kings, maji); The Magi will be somewhat central to this story. The star meant something to them. How did they know Jesus would be born?

Dr. Michael Molnar, Ph.D. in Astronomy has written a book entitled, The Star of Bethlehem: The Legacy of the Magi. In Molnar's work, he discusses having purchased an ancient coin from Antioch Syria. The coin commemorates the superstitious belief that a king would be born when ....Click here to continue reading.

Origin of the Candy Cane

2009-12-23T19:15:00.000-08:00

Up to the point those neigh sayers at snopes.com have claimed to debunk this more than well told and plausible tale, the first historical reference to the candy cane has commonly been thought to be in the 1670's.

A choirmaster at the Cologne Cathedral in Germany, found a need to keep children occupied during the nativity services of Christmas mass. The popular sugar cane was, at that time a straight stick of peppermint flavored hardened sugar. Being creative, as a shepherd's crook is used to realign a wayward sheep, the choir master whimsically had the candy sticks formed with a bend inorder to appear as the crooks of shepherds....Click here to finish reading.

Silent Night

2009-12-22T22:50:00.000-08:00

December 24, 1914 World War I soldiers on both sides of ‘no man’s land’ rest in the night. Mockery from one side to the other can be heard, jeering the efforts of men to sing some joy into their miserable existence on the battlefield. Then a voice sang, ‘Stille Nacht! Heilige Nacht’ recognized by the allied forces to be the words introducing the first two measures of Silent Night. Men from both sides began to add their voices.... Click here to continue reading my editorial on Silent Night

Saint Nicholas. Connecting folk lore with legend

2009-12-21T23:24:00.000-08:00

Every fourth Thursday in November, The Macy's Thanks Giving Day Parade concludes with Santa trailing the parade as if to usher in a new season. One report declares Macy's Thanks Giving Day Parade is actually a patron celebration with Santa, representing Saint Nicholas of Myra as the guest of honor.

Aside from Santa making his debut in the Macy's parade, annually, Santa begins distributing gifts, as early as December 5, the eve of Saint Nicholas Day in the Netherlands. This is where we get to the grass roots of who Santa Clause is...
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Kissing Under the Mistletoe

2009-12-21T13:45:00.000-08:00

Kissing Under the Mistletoe

One popular ornament of Christmas which may inspire mischief to steal a kiss is the mistletoe. Just as the Yule Log was brought to Christmas by Scandinavians, the appearance of the mistletoe at Christmas time is also of Scandinavian origin.

Kissing under the mistletoe is a custom of interesting development, intended to show mistletoe as a plant of love and peace.

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