What Are Your Church’s Holiday Traditions?

Finally it’s here . . . the very best time of the year. Surely we could all agree on that! And for most of you, celebrating Thanksgiving and Christmas in your churches means reaching out to your community in some way. In my church, Antioch in Conway, Arkansas, the entire church is involved in giving out 100 food boxes at Thanksgiving. But three days later, we are full on Bethlehem Revisited . . .  

With the exception of two Covid years, since 1997 Antioch has “built” the city of Bethlehem as it may have looked at the time of Jesus’ birth. We do it for our community, both believers and non-believers, and thousands of people come during those three nights. This walk-through look at the story of Jesus’ birth is our gift to those who come year after year. Many people tell us it’s a can’t-miss family tradition.

So what does your church do for the holidays – maybe even New Year’s Eve as well – to celebrate the season? Comment below and tell us all about your traditions, old or new.