What do Rudolph's red nose and Eggnog have to do with Christmas? - Garner Ted Armstrong - December 1970

Garner Ted Armstrong

"PEACE on earth, GOOD WILL toward men" may sound trite and hollow this year. But in SPITE of- terrifying world troubles, the traditional, commercial, CHIEF of the "Christian" holidays comes 'round every December. Chances are, you would FLUNK MISERABLY in a simple test about its origins. Go ahead - take a chance - find out! Brace yourselves. The mad shopping rush, the jangling bells, the department store "Santas" are with us again. Many deplore the growing commercialism of this most important of the "Christian" holidays. Church leaders cry out, "PUT CHRIST back in Christmas" this year! But was Christ ever IN "Christmas," and where did the custom originate? Take the simple test below. How much do you KNOW about Christmas – the chief holiday of Christendom? - Information Supplied By: Herbert W Armstrong Library