Holidays & Occasions

Pope Benedict’s beautiful explanation of Christmas hope

byOur Sunday Visitor Staff

The story behind ‘Silent Night’: Origins of the Christmas classic

byEddie O'Neill

In this traditional Christmas carol, the highest joy blends with sorrow

byOur Sunday Visitor Staff

A martyr’s poem on the Christ Child’s burning love

byOur Sunday Visitor Staff

Discovering the tradition of popular Christmas carols

byEddie O'Neill

A heartfelt homage: St. Thérèse’s poem on the Holy Innocents

byOur Sunday Visitor Staff

Faithful reenact Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter at U.S.’s oldest Marian shrine

byKathleen Bagg

John’s Gospel begins with the Christmas story

byOur Sunday Visitor Staff

Young families celebrate first Christmas in U.S. with hope

byAndrea Acosta

How to find Christian charity in Bing Crosby’s rendition of a beloved Christmas carol

byOur Sunday Visitor Staff

Eight reasons for the season: Celebrating the Christmas octave

byD.D. Emmons

Jesus’ birth brings hope for world, pope says on Christmas

byCindy Wooden