According to Mental Floss magazine, in Oaxaca, Mexico, every Christmas season local residents carve religious figurines from radishes. In fact, Dec. 23 is called, “Noche de los Rabanos,” or “Night of the Radishes.” While this practice may seem strange to most of us, perhaps some of our customs would seem strange to the people of Oaxaca. Whatever else we do at Christmas, let us make every effort to remember Jesus. Without Him, it is just another day.

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A third generation preacher, Mike Shannon is Professor of Preaching at Cincinnati Bible Seminary of Cincinnati Christian University. He has served as a preaching minister, church planter, and college professor. His most recent preaching ministry was at the historic First Christian Church of Johnson City, Tennessee. In his nearly two decades at Cincinnati Christian University, Mike has served as both professor and Dean of the Seminary. He has also been an adjunct professor at Milligan College and Northern Kentucky University. Mike is the author or co-author of several books.

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According to Mental Floss magazine, in Oaxaca, Mexico, every Christmas season local residents carve religious figurines from radishes. In fact, Dec. 23 is called, “Noche de los Rabanos,” or “Night of the Radishes.” While this practice may seem strange to most of us, perhaps some of our customs would seem strange to the people of Oaxaca. Whatever else we do at Christmas, let us make every effort to remember Jesus. Without Him, it is just another day.

View more sermon illustrations for inspiration for your next message.

About The Author

A third generation preacher, Mike Shannon is Professor of Preaching at Cincinnati Bible Seminary of Cincinnati Christian University. He has served as a preaching minister, church planter, and college professor. His most recent preaching ministry was at the historic First Christian Church of Johnson City, Tennessee. In his nearly two decades at Cincinnati Christian University, Mike has served as both professor and Dean of the Seminary. He has also been an adjunct professor at Milligan College and Northern Kentucky University. Mike is the author or co-author of several books.

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