Posts Tagged ‘customs’
Symbolism in Christmas Customs
As I researched Christmas customs recently, I discovered the meaning behind some of them that many people, even Christians, are probably not aware of. I found the symbolism interesting. Maybe you will too. Christmas The name for this feast comes from “Christ Mass” because Mass was celebrated in honor of the birth of Christ. The…
Read MoreCatholic Interviews: Stephen Colbert’s, Mine, and Yours
Last week on the Internet I saw James Martin, S.J., interviewing Stephen Colbert, who is Catholic. Fr. Martin asked the following four questions. Colbert’s answers follow. For fun I answered the questions too. I wonder if Colbert was prepared in advance. It took me awhile to think of my responses. My answers are in parentheses.…
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