There is so much more to Christmas than just Christmas Day! Here you will find information about all the traditions surrounding Christmas, from Advent, the 12 days of Christmas, and through to Epiphany. There are so many ways to keep Christ at the center of your celebrations.
Come back often! This site is constantly being updated with more and better information.
Pilgrims on the Road to Bethlehem
Before she was called to the Young Women’s presidency President Freeman was already someone I followed on social media. I resonated with her love for the scriptures and the way she communicated what she was learning with others. So, when she traveled to Israel in 2023 she took me and many others with her as…
Why December 25?
Why is Christmas on December 25? Was it a Christian appropriation of pagan festivals or was the day chosen proactively rather than as a reaction.
Epiphany / Theophany of Christ
Epiphany marks the end of the Christmas season in the west and is the date that the Nativity is celebrated in the east. It is marked with celebrations and is an important holiday in both Catholic and Orthodox traditions.
The Holy Name – The Circumcision of our Lord
A memorial honoring the name of Christ, or alternately the day of his naming, has been observed by Christians at varying degrees over the centuries. For Latter-day Saints it can be an opportunity to emphasize the importance of covenants.
Holy Innocents
The Holy Innocents are the children murdered by Herod. Though a solemn subject matter this day is one for reflecting on and treasuring children and childhood.
History of Advent
Advent is the season of 4 weeks that traditionally is a time of increased focus on Christ leading up to Christmas day.
Advent – in the Catholic & Protestant tradition
There are many ways to celebrate Advent, these are some of my favorites.
Discovering the Saints 