Tag Archives: Christmas

Christmas in January?

Posted on January 5, 2023 by vanbraman

Friday is known as Old Christmas and is commonly celebrated by the Amish in America. So, why is Friday known as Old Christmas? First, January 6 is celebrated as the day when the Three Wise Men visited Christ and gave … Continue reading →

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Is Good King Wenceslas a Christmas Carol?

Posted on December 26, 2022 by vanbraman

Many of you may remember singing the carol Good King Wenceslas when you were in school along with other carols. But, is Good King Wenceslas a Christmas carol?Good King Wenceslas was written in 1853 by John Mason Neal who was … Continue reading →

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