Charoset is one of the items on a Seder plate that represents the mortar the Israelites used when making the grand buildings of Egypt. This sweet apple & nut mixture has been used in my family for years and remains my … Continue reading
Let’s talk about the Passover Seder, shall we? It’s the Jewish holiday that gets the most buzz from Christians, it seems like. Since the Passover season is fast approaching and this is one of the most important holidays and traditions in … Continue reading
Today is dies cinerum (day of ashes), which we now refer to as Ash Wednesday. It is the first day of a forty-day Lenten season (also known as Lent) leading up to Easter Sunday. Typically, this is known as a … Continue reading
“O Come, O Come Emmanuel” O come, o come, Emmanuel, And ransom captive Israel, That mourns in lonely exile here Until the Son of God appear. Chorus: Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel. O come, thou rod … Continue reading
“Joy to the World” Joy to the world! the Lord is come! Let earth receive her King’ Let every heart prepare Him room, And heaven and nature sing, And heaven and nature sing, And heaven, and heaven and nature sing. … Continue reading