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It’s Christmas time once again, the perfect time to remind ourselves and others of the true meaning of Christmas. Put aside the shopping and parties, the boxes and bags, the gifts and the bows, and remember that God himself came into this world to save all those who would believe. And His name was Jesus, meaning Savior, because He would save the world from sin.

As we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, I could not think of a better “true meaning of Christmas” speech than that delivered by Linus of Charlie Brown fame. So, I hope you enjoy this video clip from A Charlie Brown Christmas as you celebrate this year. We at Bible or Not would like to wish our readers and the world a blessed and happy Christmas.

Linus Speech on The True Meaning of Christmas

Charlie Brown: Isn’t there anyone, who knows what Christmas is all about?!

Linus: Sure Charlie Brown, I can tell you what Christmas is all about. Lights please?

And there were in the same country shepherds, abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them! And they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, “Fear not! For, behold, I bring you tidings o great joy, which shall be to all my people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ, the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you: Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.” And suddenly, there was with the angel a multitude of the Heavenly Host praising God, and saying, “Glory to God in the Highest, and on Earth peace, and good will toward men.

That’s what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown.

The True Meaning of Christmas from the Bible

And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)  To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. – Luke 2:4-14 KJV

Special thanks to Charles Schulz and the whole Peanuts gang for having the courage to put the true meaning of Christmas in their animated film. It has become a true Christmas classic.

With Christmas right around the corner, ’tis the season to talk of angels. In the Bible we read of the angels’ announcement of Jesus’ birth to the shepherds, we see angels atop many a Christmas tree, in Rockefeller Center angels blowing trumpets along the concourse, angels are in Christmas songs, movies, and the list goes on.

“Every time a bell rings an angel gets his wings.” – It’s a Wonderful Life, 1946

Do angels really have wings? And do they really have to earn them? There are 344 references to angels in the Bible, so I’ll leave it up to you, the reader, to find out for yourself. What I will leave you with are the most famous verses about angels that we hear during this Christmas time of year.

“And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, ’Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men’.” – Luke 2:8-14 KJV

Today’s quote may not be Biblical, but if you’ve never seen the 1946 Christmas Classic movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life”, starring Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed, you really should. The movie captures the giving spirit of Christmas with the story of a man (Jimmy Stewart), who at the point of despair and suicide, is helped by an angel (Henry Travers) sent from heaven. Here is the final scene of the movie with the famous quote, “Every time a bell rings an angel gets his wings”. Enjoy!

It’s a Wonderful Life Movie Clip

If you liked this you may like our Top 10 Christmas quotes or the Top 10 reasons why Jesus is the reason for the season.

Today’s post is special, and the quote we’ve selected is a clue to what’s so special about it. So if you can figure our where the quote is from, then you’ll easily figure out the significance of this post.

“The captain’s cries of pain at the loss of his son are more frightening to the enemy than the deepest battle drums.” – Bible or Not?

Recognize this picture? It’s a clue – do you know the answer yet?

OK, here’s another picture that should totally give it away.

The quote about the captain’s cry of pain is from the movie 300 (Warner Brothers 2006) starring Gerard Butler as King Leonidas, Lena Headey as Queen Gorgo and Rodrigo Santoro as Xerxes (pictured above). And that’s the answer to my original question…

Today’s Bible or Not blog post is our 300th. There are many quotes from the movie 300 that are tough Bible or Not quotes, sounding very Biblical. Here are just a few:

“Listen to your fellow Greek. He can attest to the divine one’s generosity. Despite your several insults, despite your horrid blasphemies, the lord of hosts is prepared to forgive all, and more, to reward your service.” – Movie 300 Quote, Persian General

“The captain’s cries of pain at the loss of his son are more frightening to the enemy than the deepest battle drums.” – Movie 300 Quote, Dilios

“There will be no glory in your sacrifice. I will erase even the memory of Sparta from the histories!” – Movie 300 Quote, Xerxes

“The world will know that free men stood against a tyrant, that few stood against many, and before this battle was over, even a god-king can bleed.” – Movie 300 Quote, King Leonidas

“You have many slaves, Xerxes, but few warriors. It won’t be long before they fear my spears more than your whips.” – Movie 300 Quote, King Leonidas

“Freedom isn’t free at all, that it comes with the highest of costs. The cost of blood.” – Movie 300 Quote, Queen Gorgo

You can get the full movie details at IMDB.