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The Real St. Nicholas: A Man of Virtue, Not Violence

...aside the myth of the slap and focus on the virtues he truly embodied. Jesus’ call to love our enemies, turn the other cheek, and pray for those who oppose us is as challenging now as it was then. Yet it is through living these principles that we reflect the heart of Christ to the world. The story of St. Nicholas is not one of fists but of open hands — hands extended in generosity, care, and unwavering faith. This Advent season, let us honour his legacy by embodying the love and compassion that defined his life, shining as beacons of hope in a world often darkened by division and strife. Further Reading Did St. Nicholas Really Slap Arius? | The Sa...

Does Easter Have Pagan Origins?

...internet myth, too, but that, again, has nothing to do with the generic catch-all “paganism” claim. In a similar way that aspects of Santa Claus originated in Dutch culture and were imported to the United States in the 17th century via immigrants, the Easter Bunny (or Oschter Haws) was imported from Germany to the United States around this era. And much like Christmas and Santa, the character was widely commercialised and used to make money and popularise the Easter holiday. The history of the decorated eggs is much older, but surprisingly, a medieval Christian tradition! During the Lenten fast during the Middle Ages, the restrictions on what you could or...