I got a Bible for Christmas. How do I know if it’s approved by the Catholic Church? The easiest way to tell for your Bible and many other religious books is to look in the front pages of the book.  Approval from the Church has to be requested and the document reviewed. Look for these…

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I have a question about Christmas trees. Can you explain when, where and how they started? The early Christians during the middle ages in Germany celebrated  December 24 as the feast of Adam and Eve.  One of the customs at the time included a fir “paradise” tree decorated with apples which stood for the Tree…

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What is an Advent Wreath? How is it connected to Christmas? Historically, the origins of the wreath date back to ancient Romans. They decorated their homes with greenery for the feast of the sun god on December 25. It was a celebration of the return of the sun to the northern hemisphere. The Roman emperor…

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