5 Unique Nativity Characters From Around the World
We all know who was at the Nativity. Actually, let me correct that: We all know who we agree was at the Nativity. The Gospel…
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’A Christmas Carol’ Conversion: What Scrooge Teaches Us About Reconciliation
Whether it’s the original novella by Charles Dickens or one of its many screen adaptations, “A Christmas Carol” is enshrined in my mind as a…
O Antiphons: A Prayerful Homestretch to Christmas
“O Come, O Come Emmanuel” is one of my favorite hymns, if not my all-time favorite. This hymn is ubiquitous with the Advent season and…
Advent Reflection: Simple Devotional Practices to Bring Peace Amidst Holiday Fatigue
It seems that every year, the unofficial start of the secular Christmas season creeps up earlier and earlier. Just after Halloween, my husband shared with…
Visual Devotions: Crafting Meaningful Moments in Advent
As a child, I always looked forward to the Advent season, those four weeks of anticipation leading up to Christmas. However, it wasn’t until my…
Busted Halo’s Ultimate Catholic Gift Guide: 2024 Edition
The holiday season is here, and it’s time to spread some joy and faith-filled cheer! At Busted Halo, we’ve once again done the hard work…
Why Do We Go to Midnight Mass on Christmas?
Keeping vigil has always been a spiritual practice in Catholicism. This is what we are essentially doing by attending any “Vigil” mass, we wait in joyful hope for the coming of the Savior.
There is also a Biblical reference here that can be included. The Shepherds in Luke’s infancy narratives in his Gospel were keeping watch over their sheep on the nightly vigil. In a sense, we are the same shepherds today and we are entrusted to keep watch over one another.
How My Young Family Is Making Room for Christ This Christmas
As we approach December 25, we undoubtedly become more stressed out about getting everything done for the big day. If you are like my family,…
Can’t Force the Feeling: How Letting Go of Expectations Helped Me Enjoy Christmas
It hits me at odd times throughout the year, in small, fleeting sparks: that feeling of perfect warmth and wonder that embodies Christmastime. Perhaps it’s…
7 Ways to Stay Merry This Christmas
Preparations for Christmas can feel overwhelming, using up our time, energy, and money. With lengthy shopping lists and a marathon of cooking and cleaning to…
