Christmas traditions focus on several different aspects of family and spiritual life.
While many stories are shared around Christmastime, perhaps none bears more significance than the origin of the Christmas celebration. Sharing the Christmas story is an integral part of holiday gatherings, reminding families that faith is foremost during this festive time of year.
The Conception of Jesus Mary was a woman living in the Galilee area of Nazareth. She was engaged to a Jewish carpenter named Joseph. An angel visited the VirginMary and told her that she would conceive a child — a son — by the power of the Holy Spirit. When the son was born, she would name him Jesus.Mary questioned the angel, who reassured her that anything was possible by God and that Jesus would be God’s own son.
