INTRODUCING ZOLA is this month’s talk on the French writer Emile Zola (1840-1902) at Winchelsea Literary Society. Local resident David Page will be speaking on “Emile Zola: Dissecting the French ...

Nobody should be complacent at this stage, but it does seem that voters in Scotland appreciate what has been delivered by the SNP Government.

Now a new project by one of Scotland’s most pluralistic religious collectives, the Iona Community, is looking to address emerging questions over colonial resonances around popular hymns.

Learn about the origins of "O Come, O Come Emmanuel,' 'O Little Town of Bethlehem' and 'Hark, the Herald Angels Sing.' ...

“Silent Night” depictions of Christ’s birth are unrealistic, as plastic as decorations that appear on lawns every December, ...

The email reportedly read: “Some of the language used in our liturgy, hymns and readings could easily cause confusion.” It is not the first time lyrics in popular Christmas songs have sparked ...

“My dear friends, I have always found so much joy in the beautiful Christmas hymns that testify of Jesus Christ’s sacred birth and divine mission,” President Russell M. Nelson wrote in the post ...

Celebrate this holiday season with 25 of the best Christmas hymns to prepare your heart for the birth of ... It's that special time of year when we gather with loved ones, exchange gifts, and ...

The Church of England was accused of 'losing the plot' after it urged clergy to alter Advent hymns so that congregations can ...

He as the rector of a Pennsylvania church and wrote the hymn for a Christmas pageant. The song was published in 1862. The song and a wrong theology grew popular shortly after. The magi were kings, and ...

Love them or hate them, it’s hard to imagine Christmas without carols. From reverential hymns to popular tunes, these songs represent many things for many people. Some people annually attend beautiful ...