Why Christmas is Merry

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day mark a transformational event in the history of humanity. For centuries upon centuries, people all around the world have paused, gathered and celebrated the birth of Jesus Christ, God-Incarnate, God WITH Us.  Yes, indeed, God becoming Man through the person of Jesus Christ is the reason for the season. It is this world-shattering, life-altering eventContinue reading “Why Christmas is Merry”

Christmas in the Old West

Folks pioneering in the Old West celebrated Christmas, just as many of us do today. While the manner in which Christmas was celebrated may have varied from place to place, there were certain commonalities that were shared among cowboys, soldiers, traders, explorers, farmers, and town people. Christmas in the Old West featured many of the traditionsContinue reading “Christmas in the Old West”

Out Where the West Begins

Out Where the West Begins Out where the handclasp’s a little stronger, Out where the smile dwells a little longer, That’s where the West begins; Out where the sun is a little brighter, Where the snows that fall are a trifle whiter, Where the bonds of home are a wee bit tighter, That’s where theContinue reading “Out Where the West Begins”