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Upload to Facebook The term "devil's advocate" was originally the church official appointed to argue against a candidate for sainthood. -
In Poland, spiders are common Christmas tree decorations because (according to legend) a spider wove a blanket for Baby Jesus. -
St. Nicholas (aka Santa Claus), is buried in Ireland. -
Amish dolls are often made without faces to emphasize the fact that "all are alike in the eyes of God". -
"Jingle Bells" was first written for Thanksgiving and then became one of the most popular Christmas songs. -
Pope Benedict XVI, born Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger on 16 April 1927 is the 265th and the current Pope. -
There are 1189 chapters in the Bible: 929 chapters in the Old Testament and 260 chapters in the New Testament. -
In Christian theology, there are nine choirs of angels. From highest to lowest, they are: seraphim, cherubim, thrones, dominions, virtues, powers, principalities, archangels, and angels. -
One of the holiest Christian holidays is named after a Pagan goddess. The name "Easter" derives from the Anglo-Saxon goddess Eostre, who governed the vernal equinox. -
GOD always has something for you, a key for every problem, a light for every shadow, a relief for every sorrow & a plan for every tomorrow.
