Boehner: Christ is the light and life of Christmas
Getty Images
Posted: 12/07/2011
WASHINGTON - House Speaker John Boehner says Christmas is about Jesus Christ, "whose birth to Mary fulfilled a prophecy of joy and salvation."
Before helping light the Capitol Christmas Tree Tuesday, Boehner said the evergreen represents "everlasting life" in Christ.
The 65-foot white fir from California was illuminated on a rainy night outside the U.S. Capitol building as the Army Band and a children's choir from California performed Christmas carols.
Republican Congressman Jeff Denham, whose district grew this year's tree, said he felt overwhelmed by "the significance of being able to celebrate a religious holiday because of our freedoms in this great country."
Copyright 2010 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
PRINT
Religion News
-
Five men to be ordained as priests
Five men will become the newest priests in the Cleveland Catholic Diocese on May 18.
-
Jerusalem family tattoos pilgrims
Orthodox Christians visiting the Holy Land often return home with more than just spiritual memories.
-
Police: Thief steals robes from church
-
Africa, Asia see boom in priests
-
Singer's cancer inspires career revival
-
Pope Francis gives church new saints
-
Dalai Lama shares environment concerns
Lifestyle News
-
Colored Cake Recipe
Chris Koetke, host of the Live Well Network show Let's Dish, shares a great idea for you child's next birthday party... a vibrant and unpredictable colored cake that even the adults will love.
-
Five men to be ordained as priests
-
Pat Robertson offers cheating advice
-
Fishing, Biking, Hiking & HorseFest
-
Jerusalem family tattoos pilgrims
