For most people, “The Twelve Days of Christmas” just is a fun holiday classic, but the days the song refers to comprise the traditional festive season of Christmastide celebrated AFTER December 25. The Christian History Institute explains. (Photo: PublicDomainPictures)
RCL reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, Year A. December 21, 2025. In the midst of our culture’s commercial Christmas frenzy, Advent 4 beckons us to open ourselves to God’s comforting presence. God is with us. The Rev. Micah Krey explores. (Photo: Publicdomainpictures)
Amid all kinds of holiday excess our culture promotes, environmentally conscious Christians can do their best to minimize their impact, whether in buying, decorating or even cooking. Friends of the Earth UK offers some suggestions. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Especially in the holidays, when we tend to spend more, credit card debt can be a problem. But some smart strategies, you can manage credit card debt and keep it under control. Moneylion has 15 suggestions. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Many “fallen away” Christians come back for Christmas services. They may enter your church doors, some for the first time. It’s a great opportunity to welcome them and make them feel at home. The United Methodist Church explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
RCL reflection, Third Sunday in Advent, Year A. Dec. 14, 2025. Is it me, or does this winter seem bleaker than usual? World problems fill us with fear, frustration and anger. And we really need the dose of joy Gaudette Sunday provides. Pastor Rob Blezard explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Grandma’s pies, Mom’s cookies, Dad’s buttery mashed potatoes and Aunt Rita’s Christmas fudge -the holidays present us with special treats we look forward to all year. It’s easy to overdo it, NYC Health & Hospitals offers tips for staying on track. (Photo: Creative Commons)
About one third of all donations arrive in December, and 12 percent of giving happens in the last three days of the year. Now is a great time to craft a year-end letter that will motivate donors. The UMC explains. (Photo: Pexels.com)
Every year we love to sing about a reindeer named Rudolph, a snowman named Frosty and an assortment of other characters and holiday traditions. Many of these songs have back stories that make them even more interesting. Readers Digest reports. (Photo: Creative Commons)
RCL reflection for the Second Sunday of Advent, Year A. December 7, 2025. In the wilderness of our current day, we need not only John’s clear call to repentance, but also his word of hope. The Rev. Matthew O’Rear explores. (Image: Pixabay)
