The Christmas star, also known as the Star of Bethlehem, is one of the most recognizable symbols of the holiday season. The Christmas star was said to have guided the Three Wise Men on their journey to find the Christ Child. To find out more about the Christmas star, check out the links on this page.
What Was the Christmas Star?
There has been a great deal of speculation over the years about what the Christmas star might have been. Some believe it could have been a supernova, a comet or an unusual planetary alignment, while others suggest that the star never existed at all and the original passage in the Bible was mistranslated.Religious Tolerance: The Star of Bethlehem
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Christmas Day is December 25
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Christmas 2008 falls on a Thursday
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Also referred to as the Star of Bethlehem
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Scholars have debated for centuries whether or not the star was a sign from God or an astronomical anomaly
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The Greek word Aster could have referred to any type of heavenly body, not just a star
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Some scientific evidence suggests that between 2 B.C. and 3 B.C. an unusual planetary grouping formed that may be the basis for the Christmas starUniverse Today: The Christmas Star: Fact or Fiction?
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Many families decorate the top of their Christmas tree with a star
