Seasonal

Christmas is a blessed time to remember the miraculous Gift of God’s love and there are few better ways to celebrate than with Catholic Christmas cards.

The tradition of sending specially designed Christmas cards dates back to England in 1843, when Sir Henry Cole designed the first card.

Advent is a wonderful time to spend in prayer and reflection on Christ’s miraculous entry into our world. This year the blessed season of Advent begins on Sunday, Nov. 27, the feast day of St. Andrew the Apostle. Catholic families will once again celebrate the period before Christmas by lighting candles, commemorating the days with […]

Does singing the last carol at Christmas mass, opening the last present under the Christmas tree and putting away the last dish after Christmas dinner leave you wistful? You may want to follow the lead of generations of Catholics who celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas between the Nativity of the Lord on Dec. 25 […]

Since the late 1850s families have made their own Advent calendars as they prepared for the celebration of the Nativity of Jesus. This year the do it yourself tradition continues. Catholics everywhere will once again reflect on Jesus and His gift of life for us, with the ritual of marking each of the 24 days […]

If you think Advent calendars are only for kids, think again. Just because you’re an adult doesn’t mean that you have to miss out on the joy of counting down the days until the arrival of Jesus. There are an abundance of meaningful, inexpensive and fun ways for grown-ups to celebrate and honor Jesus, each […]

The spirit of Jesus is everywhere during the Christmas season, even in the most unexpected places, like Christmas trees and Santa Claus. While some people believe these symbols have pagan roots, Christians can take heart knowing that these are very much symbols of God’s love for us. Let’s explore this further by looking at six […]

The Christmas tree is more Christian than you think. While some believe the tree is purely secular and rooted in pagan tradition, many Catholics believe the Christmas tree was embraced with the Gospel. Let’s take a look at the long history of the Christmas tree and its role in both Christian and pagan celebrations. Ancient […]

When we think of Advent calendars we think of counting down the days to the birth of Jesus, and the daily chocolate treat that typically comes with it. But what are your alternatives if your child can’t eat sugar or chocolate, or you simply want to have a healthier Advent option? Fortunately, there are plenty. […]

Create an extra-memorable Advent this year by giving your loved ones a small token of your appreciation every day. This could be something fun to do together or a gift that may only cost a few dollars. Below we share a few of our favorite ideas. 7 Advent Gifts that Are Perfect for Everyone 1. […]

The anticipation of a wonderful event can almost be as delicious as its arrival. So it is with Advent season. As we move closer to the birth of Jesus, hope, faith and excitement grows. This is why each week of Advent has a theme that reflects these emotions that certainly must have been felt thousands […]