Confessional Lutheran theology, hagiography, philosophy, music, culture, sports, education,
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24 December 2005
O Tannenbaum
With Thanks to H. C. Schwan
The Rev. Kevin Vogts wrote an article for the December 1998 Lutheran Witness wherein he detailed the Christmas tree's moving into American churches. Want to know more? Please see Henry Schwan's Christmas Tree for the story.
While you're at it, you should also read Bernard Raabe's Why Two Trees in the Chancel? — not that sounds like a custom to revive!
Of course, as we reflect on the beauty of our Christmas trees and enjoy giving and receiving gifts under them, we rejoice in the One who came to earth to hang on a tree to save us from our sins.
Merry Christmas! ¶ 00:44 |
The Rev. Kevin Vogts wrote an article for the December 1998 Lutheran Witness wherein he detailed the Christmas tree's moving into American churches. Want to know more? Please see Henry Schwan's Christmas Tree for the story.While you're at it, you should also read Bernard Raabe's Why Two Trees in the Chancel? — not that sounds like a custom to revive!
Of course, as we reflect on the beauty of our Christmas trees and enjoy giving and receiving gifts under them, we rejoice in the One who came to earth to hang on a tree to save us from our sins.
Merry Christmas! ¶ 00:44 |
