Growing up in St. Louis, Susanna Spencer loved her family’s Advent tradition of adorning a Jesse Tree with Old Testament symbols leading to Christ’s birth.
Christmas
‘Put Him on Your List’ Drives Statewide Christmas Campaign
Churches from across New York State have joined the Diocese of Brooklyn in its annual campaign designed to remind people about the true meaning of Christmas during this busy season. The “Put Him on Your List” campaign encourages the faithful to put Jesus at the top of their Christmas list and to celebrate His birth by attending Mass.
Christmas Tree Lighting
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio will bless the Nativity crèche and light the largest ever Christmas tree displayed in Prosect Park on Monday, Dec. 11, at 4 p.m.
Christmas Reading for Children
Looking for the perfect Christmas story for younger readers? The following books are suitable for Christmas giving:
Imagine Being a Christian In Iraq This Christmas
This Christmas season, as we hear about the slaughter of the innocents and the flight of the Holy Family into Egypt, imagine that it is happening today. Imagine you are doing something about it.
Elmhurst Pageant Reenacts Real Meaning of Christmas
The donkey brayed and kicked as St. Francis of Assisi announced the birth of Jesus outside of St. Adalbert Church on Dec. 2.
Keep Christ in Christmas 2017 Art Contest
Details on the 2017 “Keep Christ in Christmas” Art Contest, the Tablet’s annual art collaboration with the Knights of Columbus.
Christmas Miracle At the Co-Cathedral
The musical about the birth of Jesus was produced by DeSales Media Group, the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph and the Preachers of Christ and Mary, and directed by Mother Maria Amador, P.C.M.
Pope Mourns ‘Homicidal Madness’ Of Most Recent Terrorist Attacks
Expressing his condolences to victims and their families, Pope Francis called for an end to terrorism following a string of deadly attacks in Berlin and Ankara.
Mysteries to Ponder This Christmas
I LOVE THE days surrounding Christmas for several reasons. Some relate to wonderful memories of celebrating Christmas with my mother, father and sister from the time I was an infant right up to the age of 30, which was my age when my sister died. In addition to those memories, I experience deep joy reflecting on and celebrating the Incarnation.