Send us a textImagine journeying through time, uncovering the roots of beloved Christmas traditions and peeling back layers of symbolism tied to this joyous season. That's just what we, your hosts Rick Yuhas and Jelena McClellan, will be doing in this engaging episode. Drawing from Jelena's Germanic background and Rick's American upbringing, we share personal experiences and insights into both German and American Christmas traditions, revealing how they've shaped our current holiday customs. We'll also take you on a poignant trip to Bethlehem, retracing the steps of Mary and Joseph, and casting light on their faith-filled journey. Ever wondered about the spiritual significance of Christmas lights? We'll shine a light on that and more, as we delve into the birth of Jesus as the light of the world and its parallels with modern traditions of lighting up homes and streets during this festive season. Through the tales of a seeker and an outcast, both in search of the promised Jewish Messiah, we'll discuss the role of shepherds in the biblical narrative, and how these stories resonate with our lives today. At the heart of our conversation lies the true spirit of Christmas - love, joy, unity, and peace - and how we can all contribute to spreading these virtues in our world. So, come along with us on this journey of faith, and let's rediscover the joy of the Christmas season together.Available on Amazon https://a.co/d/h9N33uZ Christ Alone Podcastwww.christalonepodcast.com Support the showSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsetsRenewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is renewedmindsets.com Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode. If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show. Your continued support ensures that God's message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc. HA!The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc.Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes.Music used with permission.Thank You. I Love You!SEE YA!Rick