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December 21, 2025

First recorded Christmas celebration; ‘Amazing Grace’ hymn writer dies

By Michael Gryboski, Editor Sunday, December 21, 2025Twitter
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Throughout the Church's extensive history, numerous events of lasting significance have occurred.

Each week marks anniversaries of significant milestones, unforgettable tragedies, remarkable triumphs, notable births and notable deaths.

Some events spanning 2,000 years of history might be familiar, while others might be unknown to many.

The following pages highlight anniversaries of notable events in Christian history, including the death of John Newton, the ordination of Henry Budd and the earliest recorded Christmas celebration.

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