LSWC09-10: Lifespring! Why Christmas Day 10

December 10th, 2009
 
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Today Steve will be explaining some more connections of Christmas plants: the Holly and the Ivy.

Find out more at: http://yxmas.com/holly-ivy

LSWC09-09: Lifespring! Why Christmas Day 9

December 9th, 2009
 
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Today is a very special show!

You’ll learn how you can get the chance to win a signed copy of Bryan Duncan’s “A NehoSoul Christmas” CD!

To enter. email the answers of the Christmas Trivia questions below to steve@lifespringmedia.com or info@whychristmas.com

The Questions

1. What famous Christmas Classic did Bing Crosby record in 1942?

2. What was the name of Mary’s cousin she went to visit when she was pregnant?

3. Who invented electric lights for Christmas trees?

4. What’s the name of the Jewish festival that’s celebrated around the same time as Christmas?

5. How many other reindeer help Rudolph pull Santa’s sleigh?

6. What sweet bread is eaten for Christmas day breakfast in some parts of Belgium?

7. What town was Jesus born in?

8. What coin is it traditionally lucky to find in your portion of Christmas Pudding?

9. In what country would you sing the carol ‘Sambasamba Zanahary’?

10. What ancient religion might have the Wisemen belonged to?

Entries must be in by 23rd December. The winner will be announced on the Christmas Day show when we’ll draw the name out of Santa’s hat!

LSWC09-08: Lifespring! Why Christmas Day 8

December 8th, 2009
 
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On day 8 of the Lifespring! Why Christmas Show, Steve takes a look at the part of the Christmas Story where Mary found out she was going to have a very special baby.

Find out more at: http://yxmas.com/mary

LSWC09-07: Lifespring! Why Christmas Day 7

December 7th, 2009
 
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Why is snow connected so much with Christmas when it’s summer for half of the globe?! Find out with James Cooper!

Find out more at: http://yxmas.com/snow

LSWC09-06: Lifespring! Why Christmas Day 6

December 6th, 2009
 
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Happy St. Nicholas Day! Steve will be telling you about the very popular Christmas visitor and how his name and appearance have changed several times over the years!

Find out more at: http://yxmas.com/santa