Holidays & Occasions

Pope’s Christmas message: Say ‘yes’ to the Prince of Peace, ‘no’ to war

byCindy Wooden

Parish Christmas dinners live out synod’s call for closeness to people alone or in need

byKimberley Heatherington

This beautiful viral Christmas ad shows the power of virtue

byAva Lalor

See how a wonderful Advent hymn leads to brilliant light

byLindsey Weishar

A selection of movies to watch by the fireside

byJohn Mulderig

PHOTOS: Pope marks 800th anniversary of Nativity scene at Vatican

byCindy Wooden

Why the feast of the Immaculate Conception is important for this rosary maker

byKatie Yoder

Yes, Christmas Eve is a Sunday, but there’s no ‘double dipping’ for Catholics

byMaria Wiering

How to celebrate a Catholic Christmas

byAmy Welborn

Making spirits bright when you won’t be home for the holidays

byOSV News

Sacraments, strategy help Catholics stay sober amid holidays

byGina Christian

Give your heart to faith, dodge cynicism this Christmas

byGretchen R. Crowe