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The Daily Quiz - General Knowledge Today's Questions: Question 1: Which word is defined as 'copious but meaningless talk or writing'? Question 2: In the song "The Twelve Days Of Christmas", what did my true love give to me on the 12th day? Question 3: What is the name for the undersurface of a foot? Question 4: What was the real name of Eric Morecambes partner? Question 5: Which part of speech is 'hastily'? Question 6: What is the technical name for the pair of intersecting lines in a firearm scope? Question 7: In 1902 this volcano erupted, killing 30,000 Question 8: What is another word for a prevarication? This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Daily Quiz - General Knowledge Today's Questions: Question 1: What word is used in the NATO Phonetic Alphabet for the letter O? Question 2: Which word is defined as 'two dozen sheets of paper'? Question 3: Which word is defined as 'askew'? Question 4: According to the Christmas song what did my true love give to me on the fifth day of Christmas? Question 5: After which famous person in history was the teddy bear named? Question 6: What grammatical unit can be simple, compound or complex? Question 7: In the song "The Twelve Days Of Christmas", what did my true love give to me on the 12th day? Question 8: Where is the mandrill native to? This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OB417: Twelve Days of Christmas Released to show supporters on 12/23/2025 Public release scheduled for 1/6/2026 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk.

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Today’s Topics: 1) Gospel – Luke 2:22-35 – When the days were completed for their purification according to the law of Moses, the parents of Jesus took Him up to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord, just as it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that opens the womb shall be consecrated to the Lord, and to offer the sacrifice of a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons, in accordance with the dictate in the law of the Lord. Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, awaiting the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Christ of the Lord. He came in the Spirit into the temple; and when the parents brought in the Child Jesus to perform the custom of the law in regard to Him, he took Him into his arms and blessed God, saying: “Lord, now let your servant go in peace; Your word has been fulfilled: my own eyes have seen the salvation which You prepared in the sight of every people, a light to reveal You to the nations and the glory of Your people Israel.” The Child’s father and mother were amazed at what was said about Him; and Simeon blessed them and said to Mary His mother, “Behold, this Child is destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be contradicted (and you yourself a sword will pierce) so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.” Memorial of Saint Thomas Becket, Bishop and Martyr Saint Thomas, pray for us! Bishop Sheen quote of the day 2, 3, 4) Terry discusses the true meaning of the song, The Twelve Days of Christmas

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Send us a textIt's nearly New Year 2026.... and to celebrate the past twelve months, we've adapted the Twelve Days of Christmas, Batt Lamb - style, (with some help from Tanya and Pete) to sing about all the great stories (and songs) we've shared  from around the world in the Batt cave during the year.Thanks for tuning into the Batt Cave and Happy New Year from the Batt Cave!!!!!Support the showYou can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr join the live monthly Batt Cave storytelling club at https://ko-fi.com/tanyabatt0027/tiers Or if you are an educator for children 0 - 8 years subscribe to 'Batt on the Mat' - a monthly online, professional development storytelling and arts programme https://imagined-worlds.net/batt-on-the-matAnd finally, if you enjoyed our podcast, please share with friends and write a review. Or make a donation to support what we do here https://ko-fi.com/tanyabatt0027Kia Ora!

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The song of the 12 days of Christmas, and Mark's alternative version. The last verse:- At the twelfth hour of Christmas,the world in darkness lay:(12)  Wise men came seeking,(11)  a bright star was shining,(10)  while folk were sleeping,(9)    out on the hillsides,(8)    shepherds were watching,(7)    all Heaven blazing,(6)    Angels were singing -(5)    Peace on Earth!(4)    For on Christmas day,(3)    In Bethlehem,(2)    cradled in a stall, (1)    the baby Jesus was born. 

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The forgiveness of our sins past, present and future, by the Grace of Jesus Christ, is the one gift that truly keeps on giving!

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It's the Numberblocks' version of the festive favourite!

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Episode #403 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth are celebrating Christmas with a fun theme that turned out to be incredibly hard for the guys in a lot of ways. We're focusing on the popular traditional Christmas Carol, "The Twelve Days of Christmas", and using the lyrics from the song to guide our selections for each of the main twelve tracks making up a majority of the episode. Bookending all of that, we have two versions of the actual song from two very different games. We hope everyone out there has a safe and fantastic Holiday! Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS 12 Days of Christmas from Dead Rising 4 [Frederic Austin/Oleksa Lozowchuk feat. Kami Ward, 2016] Tree of Savior -Piano- from Tree of Savior [Sevin, 2016] Turtle Cook from The Last Campfire [Paul Weir, 2020] The French Alps from Asterix: The Gallic War [Dave Boardman & Doug Boyes, 1999] The Silver and Gold Birds from Another Code: Recollection [Satoshi Okubo, Rei Kondoh & Haruno Ito, 2024] Thousand Thousand Layer Golden Orb of Jubilation from Anodyne 2: Return to Dust [Melos Han-Tani, 2019] Geese Lake from The Forest [Gabe Castro, 2018] Symphony Of The Swans from Air Twister [Aldous Byron Valensia Clarkson, 2022] Halls Balls -Milking the Pigs- from The Simpsons: Hit & Run [Marc Baril, Allan Levy & Jeff Tymoschuk, 2003] The Dancing City of Farnsport from Chained Echoes [Eddie Marianukroh, 2022] Facing the Ten Lords from Sword Art Online: Last Recollection [Ryouhei Fujieda, 2023] Pipers at the Faire from Dragonvale [Aubrey Hodges, 2011] Flippers Are Great for Drumming from TAGAP 4 [Petja Heiskanen, 2022] Twelve Days of Christmas from Do Not Feed the Monkeys 2099 [Frederic Austin/Unknown, 2023] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

Today’s Topics: 1, 2) Rebecca Evan on The Twelve Days of Christmas. Snopes says the story is not true, but they are woke liberals 3, 4) Cardinal Gregory and the “Dominant” Rite https://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/cardinal-gregory-and-dominant-rite/

On this episode of Catholic Women Now, Julie Nelson and Chris McGruder dive into the beautiful and often-misunderstood tradition of the Twelve Days of Christmas—the joyful season that begins on Christmas Day and continues through the Feast of the Epiphany.The hosts reflect on faith lived out in everyday life, including encouragement, goodness, and visible Christian witness, before walking listeners through each of the twelve days. They explain the biblical and catechetical symbolism behind the classic Christmas song, rooted in Catholic teaching during times of persecution, and connect each day to Church feast days, saints, and key elements of the faith.Drawing from family traditions shared by Sue Smith, they offer creative and practical ways to celebrate each day—whether with young children, teens, or adult families—through food, prayer, service, music, and fun. This episode is a perfect reminder that Christmas is not just one day, but a season meant to be savored, celebrated, and passed on.Julie NelsonChris McGruderThe Catholic origins of the Twelve Days of ChristmasBiblical and catechetical symbolism behind each dayFeast days and saints within the Christmas OctavePractical family traditions for celebrating Christmas wellEncouragement, goodness, and living faith publiclySlowing down to receive Christ during the Christmas season #CatholicWomenNow #TwelveDaysOfChristmas #CatholicTraditions#CatholicFamily #ChristmasOctave #Epiphany#FaithAtHome #LiturgicalYear #CatholicRadio  Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManusBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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On the first day of my podcast my true love gave to me... Jan Brett! Yes, we're in the thick of the holiday season now, and what better way to kick off our holiday picture booking than with, not simply a Christmas classic song/book, but a classic picture book creator as well! Brett last appeared on our podcast in an episode on The Mitten. Since then she's been strangely AWOL from our discussions. All that changes today, as we talk about why anyone would put a wig on a bird, what a "milk parties" might consist of, whether a "lord" needs to capitalize their title, and so much more. For the full Show Notes, please read on here: https://afuse8production.slj.com/2025/12/15/fuse-8-n-kate-the-twelve-days-of-christmas-by-jan-brett/

The Daily Quiz - General Knowledge Today's Questions: Question 1: What is the total number of days in March, April, and May combined? Question 2: Which word is defined as 'a small shoot growing from the root of a plant'? Question 3: What word is used in the NATO Phonetic Alphabet for the letter P? Question 4: What is the value of the letter Q in Scrabble? Question 5: Which word is defined as 'having a good sense of smell'? Question 6: What is the sound made by a horse when it 'whinnies'? Question 7: What is the world's largest library, with over 115 million volumes on 532 miles of bookshelves? Question 8: In the song "The Twelve Days Of Christmas", what did my true love give to me on the 12th day? This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all know it. We've all sung it. Perhaps we've even answered a quiz question about it*. The Twelve Days of Christmas has become as quintessentially festive as a figgy pudding, or the bad joke in your Christmas cracker. But why exactly is your 'true love' gifting all these birds? And importantly, how are they faring nowadays? Prof Andy Gosler (from the Edward Grey Institute in the Department of Biology, and Institute of Human Sciences in the School of Anthropology) is the only professor of 'ethno-ornithology' in the world, specialising in the study of the relationships between birds and people. So, who better to be our guest on this festive edition of the Big Questions Podcast, where we take a deep dive into one of our favourite Christmas carols?  (*There are 364 presents in total, by the way!)

Did you know the Tudors didn't end Christmas on 25th December… they started it? I'm historian and author Claire Ridgway, and in today's episode of my Tudor Christmas Advent series, we're walking through the true Twelve Days of Christmas,  a world of church services, feasts, fasting, wine, charity, misrule, and community traditions that modern Christmas barely resembles. In this video, you'll learn: Why Christmas Day was all about worship — not feasting Why no work (not even spinning!) was allowed throughout the 12 days How St Stephen's Day involved charity… AND horse-bleeding and hunting Why 27 December was the Tudor excuse for endless wine Why Childermas was the most solemn, and sometimes unsettling, day Why New Year's Day gift-giving was the most political moment of the season How Twelfth Night was celebrated Why the fun abruptly ended with Plough Monday and St Distaff's Day This is the Christmas season the Tudors actually lived — rich, ritual-filled, joyful, sometimes strange, and endlessly fascinating. If you're enjoying my Tudor Advent series, please like, subscribe, and ring the bell, there's more Tudor Christmas magic every day until 24 December! #TudorChristmas #12DaysOfChristmas #TudorHistory #ChristmasTraditions #ClaireRidgway #HistoryYouTube #MedievalChristmas #TwelfthNight #StStephensDay #Childermas #PloughMonday

"On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Twelve Drummers Drumming ..." sounding out the cadence of what we believe in our lives, the Twelve Points of Doctrine in the Apostle's Creed: 1. I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. 2. I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord. 3. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. 4. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. 5. On the third day He rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. 6. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. 7. I believe in the Holy Spirit, 8. The holy catholic Church, 9. The communion of saints, 10. The forgiveness of sins, 11. The resurrection of the body, 12. And life everlasting. The post The Twelfth Day of Christmas – A Prayerful Meditation on the Twelve Days of Christmas – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

A little seasonal treat! A romp through the strangest of Christmas gift-guides, with drummers, Danish kettles, Much Ado About tabors and even some biblical gifts. Season's greetings to you - and thank you for tuning in!

“On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Eleven Pipers Piping ..." symbolizing the eleven faithful apostles: Simon Peter, Andrew, James, John, Phillip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot and Judas son of James. The list does not include Judas Iscariot, the twelfth disciple who betrayed Jesus. Prayer: Heavenly Father, Your Son Jesus called the twelve to His side, called them to leave their homes and families, just as Jesus left his to teach us to live worthily. As we are called this holy season to help the poor and needy, the weak, the inflicted and the abandoned help us to walk perseveringly in the difficult and sometimes painful paths of service to others.  Amen.  The post The Eleventh Day of Christmas – A Prayerful Meditation on the Twelve Days of Christmas – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

A little seasonal treat! A romp through the strangest of Christmas gift-guides, with pipers, recorders, organs and a little Irish mystery. Season's greetings to you!

On the tenth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: Ten Lords A Leaping ..." the lords or rulers of our lives establish the law. The lords stand for the Ten Commandments given to Moses on Mt. Sinai, which are holy and good, by which we should live and by which we are all judged. (Gal 3:10-28) Prayer: Heavenly Father we strive to live by your commandments, help us oh Lord. We pray for those who have been called to rule, give them good judgment, discernment, and humbleness. Lord, help us to honor those who have been called to lead and pray for them and their families. Amen. The post The Tenth Day of Christmas – A Prayerful Meditation on the Twelve Days of Christmas – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

A little seasonal treat! A romp through the strangest of Christmas gift-guides, with ten lords-a-leaping, sonnets, spinets and calendars. Season's greetings to you!

“On the ninth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Nine Ladies Dancing ..." who were the least of the servants in a home. They symbolize Christ's love for the least of us, and His faithfulness to those who don't deserve it. The eight maids stand for the Beatitudes or blessings listed in Matthew.  Prayer: Jesus, thank you for standing by us when we least deserve it…we remember today that blessed are the poor in spirit, blessed are those who mourn, blessed are the meek, blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, blessed are the merciful, blessed are the pure in heart, blessed are the peacemakers, blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake….let us open our lives to Your blessings! Amen. The post The Ninth Day of Christmas – A Prayerful Meditation on the Twelve Days of Christmas – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

A little seasonal treat! A romp through the strangest of Christmas gift-guides, via nine Shakespearean ladies and - hurrah - nine Shakespearean dances. Season's greetings to you!

“On the eighth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Eight Maids a Milking ..." who were the least of the servants in a home. They symbolize Christ's love for the least of us, and His faithfulness to those who don't deserve it. The eight maids stand for the Beatitudes or blessings listed in Matthew.  Prayer: Jesus, thank you for standing by us when we least deserve it…we remember today that blessed are the poor in spirit, blessed are those who mourn, blessed are the meek, blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, blessed are the merciful, blessed are the pure in heart, blessed are the peacemakers, blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake….let us open our lives to Your blessings! Amen. The post The Eighth Day of Christmas – A Prayerful Meditation on the Twelve Days of Christmas – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

A little seasonal treat! A romp through the strangest of Christmas gift-guides, via maids and maidservants, Verdi and new-year gifts. Season's greetings to you!

“On the seventh day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: Seven Swans A Swimming ..." representing the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit: prophecy, ministry, teaching, exhortation, giving, leading, and compassion or the seven sacraments: baptism, confirmation, penance, Eucharist, marriage, anointing of the sick, and holy orders. This is a day of new beginning, seven is the number of finality and we finish the old year and begin anew this day. Prayer: Lord, examine our hearts today, let us come to You as anew, pure as the snow of the season. Show us our conscience, help us take Your words to heart, and make a new beginning. Lord, let this season of birth be a new birth in me. Amen  The post The Seventh Day of Christmas – A Prayerful Meditation on the Twelve Days of Christmas – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

“On the sixth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: Six Geese A Laying ..." symbolizing the six days of the creation. Eggs are also a  universal symbol of new life. Prayer: Heavenly Father, we are reminded this day that there is holiness in the ordinary. There is holiness in the birth of a new child, in the creation of life, and in the ordinary task of raising those children. We are blessed to all be Your children, brothers, and sisters in Christ. Help us to bear our unique responsibility to bring forth into the world the gifts we have received. Lord, let us see the holiness every day in the face of children. Amen. The post The Sixth Day of Christmas – A Prayerful Meditation on the Twelve Days of Christmas – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

“On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: Five Golden Rings ..." pointing to the first five books of the Old Testament, also known as the Torah or the Pentateuch: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy. This is the history of humanity's fall from grace and God's response to make those people a light unto the world. Prayer: Heavenly Father, guide us through the wilderness of our lives, let us live as light unto the Earth by Your light radiating through us. As we light candles in our homes and trim them with lights, let us be mindful that salvation and reconciliation come through your Son, the living light Jesus Christ. Amen. The post The Fifth Day of Christmas – A Prayerful Meditation on the Twelve Days of Christmas – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

“On the fourth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: Four Calling Birds ..."symbolizing the four Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John which proclaim the good news of God's reconciliation of the world to Himself through Jesus Christ. Prayer: Lord Jesus, today we give thanks for the good news! We are blessed to have heard it in our lives and are called to share the news with others. Help us share the news with just one today, Lord. Bless those whose lives are dedicated to the proclamation of the news…the ministers, priests, missionaries, teachers, evangelists and saints of the Church. This holiday help us to foster Your kingdom on Earth! Amen. The post The Fourth Day of Christmas – A Prayerful Meditation on the Twelve Days of Christmas – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

“On the third day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Three French Hens ..." symbolic of the gifts of the Magi: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. These gifts symbolize the three theological values of faith, hope, and charity or sacrificial love and foretells of the Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Prayer: Father, we give thanks for family and the sacrificial love that is the glue that holds families together. We give thanks regardless of the situation and know You will bless us in our rejoicing. Jesus, we give thanks for Your exquisite, exemplary life and the model that it provides for our family and all others. We pray we can share faith, hope, and love this holiday season. Holy Spirit, we thank You for your presence in our life at all times. Amen.  The post The Third Day of Christmas – A Prayerful Meditation on the Twelve Days of Christmas – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

“On the second day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: Two Turtle Doves ..." which represent the Old and New Testaments, which bear witness to God's relationship with all mankind. God's relationship is begun in the New Testament in His covenant with Abraham and his Descendants and is fulfilled in the New Testament by the new covenant of Christ's life, death, and resurrection. Prayer: Heavenly Father, who came to earth through Your Son Jesus Christ we thank You for the gift of your Son, Your new covenant that we may have an intimate relationship with You, and the gift of Your Word. As we exchange gifts, Father, let us recognize and bear witness to the fact that You have given the greatest gifts of all. Amen. The post The Second Day of Christmas – A Prayerful Meditation on the Twelve Days of Christmas – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Today's Topics: 1, 2) Rebecca Evan on The Twelve Days of Christmas. Snopes says the story is not true, but they are woke liberals 3, 4) Cardinal Gregory and the "Dominant" Rite https://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/cardinal-gregory-and-dominant-rite/

This week's free story comes from the Martin & Sylvia's Twelve Days of Christmas collection. It's called "Day One: The Christmas Drum."   This story is Day One: The Christmas Drum It's Christmas morning. All of the presents have been opened. "Is all of the fun over?" the children wonder. Then they notice something in golden wrapping paper hiding behind the tree. It is a record album called Twelve Tales of Tullyport Christmas; an album from Daddy's childhood. When their neighbors, the Browns, join them for Christmas breakfast, Daddy pulls out his old record player, and they listen to the first story together. All are delighted in the possibilities of a new Christmas tradition.   From "Twelve Tales of a Tullyport Christmas: The Christmas Drum". In the story, Francis Tully and his family leave Ballyclare, Northern Ireland and arrive in colonial Maine in 1760 to see rocky shores, white pines and great possibility. They bring some clothes, some tools and an Irish frame drum that Francis insists will bring others together to live, work and celebrate together. This story honors the community impulse that is central to Christmastide.   If you enjoyed that story, there are hundreds and hundreds more where that came from. Try a Sparkle subscription now - for free. Go to www.sparklestories.com and click the button at the top that says “Start Free Trial,” then you can listen to our giant library as much as you like, anytime you like.   Each week on the Sparkle Stories Podcast, we share a free story from one of our original story series! For many many many more stories like this one, visit the Sparkle website: www.sparklestories.com Questions?  Ideas?  Requests? Email us!  info@sparklestories.com Enjoy!

Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker talk about the purpose and history of IEW’s Twelve Days of Christmas Giving. Listen and learn how to win a gift certificate by sharing with your friends. They also give a hint about the gifts IEW is sharing. Join us! Referenced Materials Twelve Days of Christmas Giving Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare Transcript of Podcast Episode 457 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to podcast@IEW.comPerhaps your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or info@IEW.com

Merry Christmas!Listen as Lead Pastor Kris McDaniel shares about the season of Christmas.Learn more at atltrinity.org.