Published December 2, 2021 · Updated November 27, 2022 The Holly and The Ivy is a traditional English Christmas song with a rich and mysterious history. The established version (see lyrics below) with the lyrics and melody was first published by English folk song collector Cecil Sharp (1859-1924) in 1909. Sharp, in turn, collected theContinue reading “The Holly and The Ivy, an Old English Christmas Carol”
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Truth that transcends a materialist world
Greg Craven The Australian January 5. 2025 Christmas and New Year’s are now safely past. The casualties have been counted and the implausible excuses workshopped. With just a touch of hindsight available, now is the time to ponder what on earth was going on. Every festive season you can guarantee a certain number of depressingContinue reading “Truth that transcends a materialist world”
We are Much the Poorer for his Passing’
Tony Abbott Quadrant Online December 30, 202¢ Tony Abbott’s eulogy for Kevin Andrews, his friend, colleague and ‘a man of character, conviction, and courage’… It’s an honour to be giving this address, on behalf of the Andrews family; because for all his achievements on the national stage, it’s the family that Kevin (above) and MargaretContinue reading “We are Much the Poorer for his Passing’”
Christ and the forces of evil then and now
Julian Mann The Conservative Woman December 25, 2024 THE account of Jesus Christ’s birth in Matthew’s Gospel highlights the fact that the Jewish Messiah was born into an evil world where power-worshipping liars rule: ‘Then King Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared. AndContinue reading “Christ and the forces of evil then and now”
Inspiring words about the meaning of Christmas
Bill Muehlenberg CultureWatch December 24, 2024 Entire libraries exist packed with volumes discussing the greatest turning point of human history: God coming in the flesh two millennia ago. The Incarnation of Jesus Christ changed everything. The message of Christmas needs to always be heralded and celebrated far and wide. Here then are 40 terrific andContinue reading “Inspiring words about the meaning of Christmas”
Spirit of hope and renewal the season’s true message
Editorial The Australian December 24, 2024 Christmas night, December 25, coincides with the beginning of the Jewish Festival of Lights – Hanukkah, from the Hebrew word for dedication. It was a celebration that Jesus Christ knew as a child in Nazareth growing up with his mother, Mary, and foster father, St Joseph. He also observedContinue reading “Spirit of hope and renewal the season’s true message”
A Christian revival is under way
Ayaan Hirsi Ali The Spectator Australia 14 December 2024 This is my second Christmas as a Christian. As an atheist, I had dismissed the bright lights and customs of Christmas as traditions that had evolved to keep our spirits up as the cold of winter creeps in. But the more I learn about, and participateContinue reading “A Christian revival is under way”
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