Lutheran Christmas
Lutherans celebrate Christmas as a 12-day festival that begins on December 25th and ends on January 5th. The holiday commemorates the mystery of Christ's creation and the miracle of God becoming human. Lutherans believe that Christmas is a call to action to bring light and hope into the darkest times.
Here are some ways Lutherans celebrate Christmas:
Attend church services
Lutherans believe that hearing the Word and receiving Christ's body and blood is their highest good. They may attend daily services during the 12 days of Christmas.
Meditate on Christ's love
Lutherans may meditate on Christ's love for the world and the lives of the Christian saints.
Read the Bible and catechism
Lutherans may read the Bible and catechism as a family during the 12 days of Christmas.
The word "Christmas" comes from a shortened form of Christ's Mass, which is the divine service celebrated in honor of Christ. The first recorded celebration of Christmas was in Rome on December 25th, 336.
Here are some ways Lutherans celebrate Christmas:
Attend church services
Lutherans believe that hearing the Word and receiving Christ's body and blood is their highest good. They may attend daily services during the 12 days of Christmas.
Meditate on Christ's love
Lutherans may meditate on Christ's love for the world and the lives of the Christian saints.
Read the Bible and catechism
Lutherans may read the Bible and catechism as a family during the 12 days of Christmas.
The word "Christmas" comes from a shortened form of Christ's Mass, which is the divine service celebrated in honor of Christ. The first recorded celebration of Christmas was in Rome on December 25th, 336.
