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Celebrating the Christmas Feasts: Saints, Traditions, and Reflections

Explore the rich traditions of Christmas feasts, highlighting significant saints and their contributions to the Christian faith. From Saint Stephen, the first martyr who died praying, to the remembrance of the Holy Innocents, this guide delves into the meaning behind each feast day. Discover the importance of the Holy Family and the profound role of Mary, Mother of God. Reflect on the significance of Epiphany and the Lord's Baptism, marking God's revelation through Jesus. Join us in honoring these key moments in our faith journey.

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Celebrating the Christmas Feasts: Saints, Traditions, and Reflections

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  1. Christmas Feasts Quiz Notes

  2. Saint Stephen --- December 26th • First martyr for the faith --- died praying for those who were about to take his life

  3. Saint John --- December 27th • One of Christ’s apostles --- his gospel records the life and teachings of Jesus --- taught about incarnation, meaning “becoming flesh”

  4. Holy Innocents --- December 28th • Remembering the children who lost their lives near the time of Jesus’ birth --- Herod had ordered his soldiers to kill the baby boys in Bethlehem who were under the age of two.

  5. Feast of the Holy Family --- Sunday after Christmas • We honor Jesus, Mary, and Joseph as a family. We pray for our own families, and strive to be like the Holy Family.

  6. Mary, Mother of God --- January 1st • Celebrating Mary’s role in God’s saving action in history --- honoring her as the Mother of the Church

  7. Epiphany --- Sunday between January 2nd and the 8th • God revealed His Son to all nations --- the Wise Men traveled to find the newborn King with gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

  8. The Lord’s Baptism --- Sunday after the Epiphany • This feast remembers the day John the Baptist anointed Jesus in the River Jordan.

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