Simbang Gabi, a Filipino Christmas tradition, is being celebrated in area Catholic churches through Monday, Dec. 23, with each day having a lesson and theme. Churches in Glenview, Tinley Park, Lake ...

Love it or hate it, the “The 12 Days of Christmas” is a staple tune of, well, Christmas. Singing it over and over again, or ...

A warm flame brightens the winter darkness — the light comes from a humble candle in the window of an Irish home. It is typically placed in a front-facing window on Christmas Eve and lit as a sign of ...

As Catholic parents, we long to create a meaningful, memorable and joyful Christmas for our families. It’s easy to get lost and overwhelmed in all that goes into making this happen and we forget to ...

Though many Catholics may associate the liturgical season of Lent more with the practice of fasting and abstaining from food, many families around the world use the 40-day season to prepare specific ...

Benedict Costa is excited about the Christmas season because it offers him a week-long holiday, allowing him to be in his Bangladeshi village and participate in traditional Christmas celebrations with ...

Who says holiday fun has to wait until Christmas Day? Kick off the season early with a festive scavenger hunt! Hide Christmas-themed items around your home, like a mini wreath, a shiny bell, or some ...

As many Houstonians wake up to open gifts and spend time with their families and loved ones this Christmas, the Yule festivities — from the parties to the gifts to the feasts — will already be over ...