How did Saint Nicholas turn into Santa Claus? – American Minute with Bill Federer
St. Nicholas is the most renowned saint in Greek Orthodox tradition. He was the Bishop of Myra in 4th century Asia Minor, imprisoned by Romans; preached against... Read more.
Who was the Real Saint Nicholas? – American Minute with Bill Federer
“Eighty-six years have I have served him, and he has done me no wrong. How can I blaspheme my King and my Savior?” –declared the aged Polycarp, a... Read more.
Elizabeth I – American Minute with Bill Federer
When Henry the Eighth died in 1547, his nine-year-old son by Jane Seymour, Edward the Sixth, reigned for six years. He advanced Protestantism in England, most notably... Read more.
Pilgrim Thanksgiving – American Minute with Bill Federer
On NOVEMBER 21, 1620, according to the “New Style” Gregorian Calendar, the Pilgrims signed the Mayflower Compact and began their Plymouth... Read more.
Thanksgiving – American Minute with Bill Federer
During the days of America’s founding, colonies would declare: This developed into many colonies, like New Hampshire and Massachusetts, having annual... Read more.
Squanto – American Minute with Bill Federer
Of 102 Pilgrims that landed on the shores of Massachusetts in November of 1620, only half survived till Spring. In the Spring of 1621, as recorded... Read more.
William Brewster & How Pilgrim “Covenant” twisted into “Social Contract,” then Socialism – American Minute with Bill Federer
In 1534, England had officially established the Church of England. A revival movement to “purify” the Church of England was... Read more.
Pilgrims tried Communism – American Minute with Bill Federer
High winds and treacherous tides along North America’s coast blew the Pilgrims 500 miles off course, preventing them from joining Virginia’s... Read more.
Battle of Lepanto – American Minute with Bill Federer
News arrived in Europe that in 1570, Ottoman Turks under the command of Lala Kara Mustafa Pasha, captured Nicosia, Cyprus, after... Read more.
Pilgrims almost sailed to Guyana – American Minute with Bill Federer
Spain had claimed Florida since Juan Ponce de León’s exploration in 1512, reputedly looking for the Fountain of Youth. Ponce... Read more.
