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Article: Oscar Jesus Christ
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- The Malay Mail
- Article date:
- December 23, 2004
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CHRISTMAS on Dec 25 is, since the 4th century, a feast in
celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, the founder of the
Christian religion, although his exact date of birth remains unknown.
It has also become an occasion when Christians exchange gifts as a
sign of peace and goodwill, along with the joys of giving as
symbolised by Santa Claus.
Movies about Jesus Christ and Santa Claus have periodically been
produced and some of them have figured as contenders at the Academy
Awards, and so these two icons of yuletide come under focus today and
next Thursday.
Which brings us to The Passion Of The Christ, the 2004 film
directed and produced by Mel Gibson who evoked much controversy for
the ...