Priests can now celebrate Mass "for the care of creation" after the Vatican announced that a new formulary of prayers and ...

Her eyes roll up to the sky as she says, in exasperation, "Jesus H. Christ, Meghan." If you've ever stubbed your toe, gotten ...

People around the world celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ on December 25. Here’s why—and the history of its iconic symbols from Christmas trees to Santa Claus.

Everyone has their own Christmas list of customs, filled with warm, nostalgic, sharing things that give their holidays meaning. My own long-term practice of cruising after dark to admire outdoor ...

Dear Jesus, We communicate frequently, but communication reaches a new level in sacredly celebrating your birthday — Christmas Day. Time passes swiftly. But it comes to a halt on Christmas. We ...

ACCORDING to the song written by Australian songwriter Paul Kelly, Joe writes to his brother Dan on the 21st of December from his prison cell. In his letter he tells Dan his secret to making the gravy ...

Jesus said in the gospel of Matthew, "Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me, for I am meek and lowly of heart and you ...

Commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ is one of the primary reasons for the celebration of Christmas. As per the Bible, Jesus Christ, the son of God, was born in Bethlehem on December 25.

We give each other gifts in honor of the gift of forgiveness God gave to us. When we confess our sins to God, put our faith in Jesus and live for him, we will be counted worthy to live with him ...

A mid-19th-century cartoonist, Thomas Nast, drew him for Harper’sWeekly, giving him much of his now-timeless look. Today Santa is a quintessentially American symbol of Christmas.

It is only two weeks until Christmas as I write this letter. I’m thinking of gifts to buy for my beautiful grandchildren and struggle with the overconsumption and excess that seems to have ...