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Christmas Eve: Traditions And Customs On The Night Before Christmas

By: David Katski

The Christmas Celebration: Winter Solstice History And Customs

By: David Katski

What is the True Meaning of Advent in 2009? Is it all About Children's Calendars?

By: Paul Forrest

What is All Hallows Eve? Halloween Traditions, History, and Autumn Celebrations

By: David Katski

Halloween's Christian History: What is All Hallow's Eve, Why Halloween is October 31, and More

By: Melissa Roberts

How to Write Prayers of the Faithful: Intercessions for Sundays, Weddings, Funerals

By: Ginny Temple

Feast of the Archangels: Why the Church Honors Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael on September 29

By: Melissa Roberts

Feast of the Assumption Meaning and Purpose: Why Mary and Her Journey to Heaven are Important to Catholics

By: Melissa Roberts

Holy Days Are Times for Spiritual Renewal: A Religious Day is a Special Opportunity for Connection with God

By: Nelson Acquilano

Semana Santa - Holy Week in Colombia: To Travel or Celebrate During the Easter Holiday

By: Laura Restrepo Ortega

Christian Easter Traditional and eJigsaw Cards: Jesus Depicted Reminding Recipients to Remember Him at Easter

By: Feature Writer Jo Murphy

The Holy Catholic Triduum: The Highest Feast Days of the Year

By: Marilynn Hughes

The Symbolism Behind Easter: Why Easter is Celebrated in the Spring

By: Cheryl Metzger

The Meaning of Lent: Season of Sacrifice, Prayer, and Almsgiving Before Easter Sunday

By: Feature Writer Karen Plumley

Catholic Holy Days of Obligation: Honoring the Lord, the Virgin Mary, and the Saints

By: Kimberly Kunaniec

The Holy Mass: According to Bishop Fulton J. Sheen

By: Marilynn Hughes

The Catholic Liturgy: The Exposition and Understanding of the Word

By: Marilynn Hughes

The Bells of Bethlehem Ring Christmas Peace: The Suspension of War Once a Year on the Eve of Silent Night

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Development and Celebration of Epiphany: A Church Festival Ending Christmas Dated to the Early 4th Century

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Origins of Nativity Scenes for Christmas: Presepio Art a Three Dimensional Portrayal of Jesus Birth

By: Christine Nyholm

St. Francis' Attributes Reflect Christmas Truths: Humility, Compassion & the Spirit of Poverty at the Christmas Creche

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

The Inner Meaning of Christmas: The Birth of Jesus as Seen by Christian Mystics and Yoga Philosophy

By: Martin Bohn

The Feast of All Souls' Day: Celebrating Dia de Los Muertos

By: Emily Swanson

Celebrating World Youth Day 2008: A Pilgrimage of Faith for Young People from All over the World

By: Feature Writer Jo Murphy

The Return of the Tridentine Mass: Pope Bededict's Summorum Pontificum

By: Christine Alcott

Tridentine Mass: Making A Comeback?

By: Michelle Anderson

Good Friday: How to Prepare for Good Friday

By: Michelle Anderson

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