Nigerian Times

Who owns Christmas? Jesus Christ or Santa Claus? This is the thought-;provoking subject of David Frum's article on the Huffington Post: Santa vs. Jesus and it is one of the most engaging articles on the debate of how the "religion" of Santa Claus is misappropriating the religion of Christianity for which Christmas is being celebrated in commemoration of the birth of the founder Jesus Christ our Lord and Messiah. This is really How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Of course How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is an allegory of how Santa Claus has stolen the birthday of Jesus Christ written by Dr. Seuss on the commercialization of Christmas and satirizes those who profit from exploiting the holiday. As we speak, Santa Claus has just left the North Pole for his Christmas Eve journey around the world, his reindeer-powered sleigh loaded with gifts for boys and girls. ... As much we should appreciate the goodwill and love in the sharing and exchange of Christmas gifts and...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

HALLELUJAH! Celebrate and Jubilate! He is Risen! “As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side, and they were alarmed. "Don't be alarmed," he said. "You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him. But go, tell his disciples…'” -Mark 16:5-7. “He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: ‘The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.'” -Luke 24:6-7. “He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.” - Matt. 28:6. “Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live!” - John 11:25.