Unwrapping the Myths of Christmas

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A Bleak Midwinter?

A mini-series of short videos have been launched by the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics.

Here’s number 1.

“Did you know that Christmas wasn't always celebrated on December 25th? In this video, we explore why early Christians chose this date and how it became a powerful statement of faith, displacing other cultural festivals….”
(from the description on YouTube)

A Bleak Midwinter? 1:33 minutes

A Caucasian Baby?

number 6 in the mini-series “Unwrapping the Myths of Christmas” from The Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics.

“What did Jesus really look like? Flowing golden locks and fair skin? Clare unwraps the truth behind Jesus' appearance and how His humble, refugee origins make the Christmas story even more powerful.”
(from the description on YouTube)

A Caucasian Baby? 1:53 minutes

No Room at the Inn?

number 7 in the mini-series “Unwrapping the Myths of Christmas” from The Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics.

“What if the nativity story isn’t quite as we imagine? Were Mary and Joseph really turned away? Sara explores how what we know about Middle Eastern culture at the time of the nativity, may just put a different spin on things.”
(from the description on YouTube)

No Room at the Inn? 1:31 minutes

A Peaceful, Cosy Christmas?

number 8 in the mini-series “Unwrapping the Myths of Christmas” from The Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics.

“What was that first Christmas really like? Far removed from mince pies and mulled wine, Tom shares how Jesus was born into an era of violent cruelty at the hands of King Herod. Learn how, even in the midst of chaos and fear, God’s hope endured.”
(from the description on YouTube)

A Peaceful, Cosy Christmas? 1:52 minutes

Thank you

Those clips were,very informative

You’re very welcome. ☺️

I’m enjoying the way OCCA has dealt with such big topics in tasty, bite-sized treats.
So glad to have found them and be able to share them here.

How Many Kings?

number 9 in the mini-series “Unwrapping the Myths of Christmas” from The Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics.

“Were there really three kings at the nativity? Alanzo explores the story of the Magi and how early traditions shaped the familiar scene. More importantly, learn why the arrival of the true King, Jesus Christ, is the heart of the Christmas story.”
(from the description on YouTube)

How Many Kings? 1:54 minutes

Where does Santa Come From?

number 10 in the mini-series “Unwrapping the Myths of Christmas” from The Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics.

“Think Christmas, think Santa, but where does this figure come from? Aase Victoria unwraps how the jolly bearded man has morphed over time from his roots as a 4th century Turkish Bishop, and how this true Father ‘Christmas’ points us back to Christ.”
(from the description on YouTube)

Where Does Santa Come From? 1:38 mins

It Really Happened.

number 11 and the last in the mini-series “Unwrapping the Myths of Christmas” from The Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics.

“To wrap up the ‘Unwrapping the Myths of Christmas’ series, Charlie shares the true significance of Jesus’ birth—a miraculous, uncomfortable journey that changed the world forever. Beneath the familiar traditions and Hallmark movies lies a profound truth that challenges and comforts.”
(from the description on YouTube)

It Really Happened. 1:35 minutes