Lifespring Advent Calendar

Day 16 – The Story of the Christmas Tree and the Yule Log

December 15, 2025 OG_Godcaster Lifespring! WhyChristmas 0:06:59

Day 16 of the Lifespring! WhyChristmas Advent Calendar explores the rich history behind two beloved Christmas traditions: the Christmas tree and the Yule log. In this episode, Steve Webb and James Cooper trace these symbols from ancient winter festivals through medieval Europe and into their Christian meaning today. Evergreen trees and burning logs were long…

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Day 7 – Christmas Symbols: Christingles and Chrismons

December 6, 2025 OG_Godcaster Lifespring! WhyChristmas 0:05:41

Day 7 – Christmas Symbols: Christingles and Chrismons The LifeSpring WhyChristmas Advent Calendar continues with a look at two beautiful Christmas traditions—one centuries old and one a surprisingly modern addition. Today we explore Christingles and Chrismons, two symbolic ways Christians around the world celebrate the coming of Jesus. These customs are rich with meaning and…

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