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What it’s really like to be a vicar at Christmas

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Billy Holland: Christmas has always been a special time, and heaven forbid I use the term "magical" The concept of syncretism is the perfect opportunity to blend all types of ancient traditions and rituals with our sacred faith, he says. Holland: Advent is a time of reflection and gratitude about Christ coming to save us from our sins.

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Washington Times

What if Christmas is real?

What if Christmas is a core belief in the birth of Jesus Christ, who lived among us and many times offered a freely given promise of eternal life that no believer should reject or apologize for?

1 year ago·United States

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Evening Standard

What it’s really like to be a vicar at Christmas

Hecklers, stolen bottles of punch — and requests for takeaway holy water. Ben Bell, Vicar at St Anne’s Church in east London, shares his funny, poignant stories about what it’s really like in the run-up to Christmas

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Winchester Sun

Living on Purpose: What does Christmas mean to you? - Winchester Sun

By Billy Holland Columnist I’ve read articles over the years about how Christmas combines Christian and pagan symbolism along with some folklore traditions, and for the most part, this is true. I also realize that most people do not want to hear about such things. Beyond the bah-humbug, I will admit that even though Christmas is not as much fun now as it was when I was a kid or when our children were young, I still enjoy the season. I remember l…

1 year ago

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Harlan Enterprise

Living on Purpose: What does Christmas mean to you? - Harlan Enterprise

1 year ago·Harlan, United States

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The Courier

What does Christmas mean to you?

I’ve read articles over the years about how Christmas is a combination of Christian and pagan symbolism along with some folklore traditions and for the most part, this is true. I also realize that most people do not want to…

1 year ago·Russellville, United States

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