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25 December: Christmas Day: Matins: Matthew 1:18–25 Divine Liturgy: Galatians 4:4–7: Matthew 2:1–12 26 December: Synaxis of the Theotokos: Divine Liturgy: Hebrews 2:11–18: Matthew 2:13–23 26–31 December: Saturday after Christmas: Divine Liturgy: 1 Timothy 6:11–16: Matthew 12:15–21 26–31 December: Sunday after Christmas: Divine ...
On December 25, the Afterfeast of the Nativity of Christ begins. From that day to January 4 (the day before Theophany Eve) is a fast-free period. The Eve of the Theophany (January 5) is another strict fast day (paramony).
A family or group of friends may set aside time before a meal, like sharing a Christmas prayer for dinner, or receive a Christmas blessing at a specific point, like at the end of their gathering ...
Meanwhile, the Christmas Day sea swim typically takes place on—you guessed it—Dec. 25, when families and friends gather at beaches and lakes across the island to take a dip in waters that ...
Christmastide, Christmas Eve, Advent, Annunciation, Epiphany, Baptism of the Lord, Nativity Fast, Nativity of Christ, Old Christmas, Yule, St. Stephen's Day, Boxing Day Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ , observed primarily on December 25 [ a ] as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of ...
Roman Catholic Gaudete Sunday Mass in which the priest is wearing the customary rose vestments. The season of Advent originated as a fast of 40 days in preparation for Christmas, commencing on the day after the feast of Saint Martin (11 November), whence it was often called Saint Martin's Lent, a name by which it was known as early as the fifth century.
The ceramic mug holds 12 ounces of their favorite beverage—perfect for a late-night reading session with a cup of tea—and it reads “Book Person” in colorful letters. There’s also a ...
Advent Sunday, also called the First Sunday of Advent or First Advent Sunday, is the first day of the liturgical year in the Western Christian Churches and the start of the Christian season of Advent; [1] a time of preparation for the celebration of Christ's birth at Christmas and the return of Christ at the Second Coming. Advent Sunday is the ...