Do you hang up stockings for Christmas?

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It's the 3rd week of Advent!

Ten more days until Christmas, can you believe it? The team has just conducted a Comprehension Check for Ezra 7-10 with folks from the Deaf community who aren't familiar with the Bible. This is an important step to get feedback and make sure the final product is a translation that can be widely used!

If you have a Christmas message (or a picture of your own Christmas decorations!) that you would like to pass on to the team, let us know!

In Japan, Christmas decorations and traditions are not always understood on a cultural level because they were "imported" from other countries. Have you ever thought about how the tradition of hanging up stockings may seem bizarre if the only time you see it is commercially? Does your family hang up stockings as decorations?

Stay up to date with translation progress here!

“But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.” - Luke 2:10-11

May the Deaf community in Japan experience the JOY of Christ in the knowledge that He is with us this Advent season.

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