Born in the year 907, Saint Wenceslaus lived in a period of great political unrest. He was the son of the Duke of Bohemia and grew up a pagan. His grandmother St. Ludmilla introduced Wenceslaus to Christianity. Filled with jealousy at Ludmilla’s relationship and influence over Wenceslaus, his mother Drahomira ended up murdering her mother …
What You Might Not Know About the Good King, St. Wenceslaus Read More »
Right before we took down our Christmas decorations, my daughter said, “Mom! Let’s be the first family to celebrate Christmas all year long!” I jokingly said, “Yes, that’s a great idea!” and then she started going on about all the gifts she still wanted — totally missing the point of celebrating Christmas. Oops. So that …
Depressed Christmas is over? Ways to keep it alive all year long Read More »
Need something to keep the Christmas spirit alive? Nothing like the classics, but every now and then you find a new rendition that puts a new taste of excitement back into a story! Warning: your kids will watch this over and over and over again. Enjoy! Love0
Doesn’t it seem like once the calendar year begins, the Christmas and holiday season ends? Well, it may look like that to the secular world but we Catholics know better. There are many Epiphany traditions that one can partake in at the end of the twelve days of Christmas. For some people, Epiphany signals the …
How ‘Dia de Los Reyes Magos’ Keeps Christmas Alive in Spanish-Speaking Countries Read More »
A man of many words, Chesterton was also known for his joy, and this time of year especially, for his steadfast belief in Santa Clause.
It’s become tradition here at Epic Pew to present the best of the most epic of nativity scenes each year. We continue this yeart. Before you explore the nativity scenes for this year, take a look at the past three seasons’ collection: Part I: 10 Hilarious (or embarrassing) Nativity Sets Part II: You Won’t Believe These Nativity …
“Tis the season to be jolly,” the Christmas carol says. Yes, the holiday season brings a lot of reasons to smile and be happy, but it’s also a time of difficulty for many people. Some people have had a tough year full of loneliness and/or loss, unfortunately made worse by the holiday season. Other people …
5 Saints to Help You Survive The Holiday and Winter Blues Read More »
In the liturgical calendar of the Latin Church, December 18 has been known as the Expectation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Although it is not currently in the liturgical calendar, I first came upon this feast in 2013 after reading through an old missal that was given to me as a gift. As someone that has …
What Was the Mary Thinking the Week Prior to Giving Birth to Jesus? Read More »
If you’re anything like me, you still have a few names left on your “gifts to buy” list. Here are a few quick and easy gifts to throw into your cart and have under the tree by Christmas morning. (And remember: Christmas begins December 25th. Technically, you’ve got until January 6th to get people gifts. …
What if there were an episode of “Undercover Boss” in which the boss (i.e., Jesus) went undercover as a mall Santa in training?