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How Christmas Traditions Came To Be – Living Divine Mercy TV Show (EWTN) Ep. 67

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If you have ever wondered where some of our most treasured Christmas traditions originated, you’ll be surprised to learn that many of them, including the Christmas tree and even Santa Claus, began from Catholic roots. Join Fr. Chris Alar, MIC as he shares some stories about the traditions of Christmas.

Watch Fr. Chris Alar and the Marian Fathers and Brothers from the National Shrine of Divine Mercy on our new show Living Divine Mercy airing every Wednesday at 6:30pm EST on EWTN. Through teaching segments, Bible and St. Faustina Diary excerpts, as well as real-life examples of people who are living Divine Mercy in their lives, you will learn why Jesus said Divine Mercy is mankind’s last hope of salvation! Episode 67: How Christmas Traditions Came To Be.

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  3. @pamelasingh8493 on

    Thank you very much Rev Fr Chris you've enlightenef me immensely about what I just took for granted but now it has great significance..
    God bless you and your Congregation always Amen Bangalore India

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  4. @KnightGeneral on

    I know of a legend also about why some Cats have the letter M in their foreheads. Its a very beautiful story of The Blessed Mother and the Cat. It was almost the same story with the spider. The story goes like this: Baby Jesus was crying because of the cold. The wrap that Mary brought was not enough (because of course, who would have thought that God be born in a stable). While St. Joseph was away looking for their additional needs and for the newborn babe. With the Animals inside the stable, Mary asked kindly who can help her warm up Baby Jesus. Suddenly, a cat came close to Baby Jesus and rested in his belly. Baby Jesus stopped crying and slept soundly. In gratitude to the Cat, Mary put her hand in the cat’s forehead, left a mark on it as a symbol of the animal’s generosity that Holy Night.

    In my personal view, I believe in this legend because everytime I put the statue of Baby Jesus for Christmas, My Cats rest their heads in His belly. My cats always look tenderly with Baby Jesus. Cats love Jesus and Mary.

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  7. @jendoe9436 on

    I remember Father Chris mentioning things like the Tree and the tinsel in a previous talk last year, and it was an inspiration for me to look into a lot of Christmas and general traditions on my own. Glad to see Catholic traditions being highlighted and put into context. Too often we hear all Catholic traditions are pagan and were ‘stolen’ from local groups. However, a lot of the times they are either coincidences, natural progressions of faith, or in the cases like the Christmas tree legend, are shows of dominance of God over lesser ones.

    It makes me both sad and frustrated when people try to undermine Christmas and its rich traditions, especially when they use lies and misinformation to do so. It’s especially disheartening when other so-called Christian groups use these lies to write off Christmas and other holidays entirely. Yes, the world has corrupted some aspects of the faith and tradition, but to discard the entire thing off that is denying the Truth and goodness God has given us. Jesus entering the world as a show of God’s love should be constantly on our minds, but having a set date and ways to celebrate it just makes the notion much more memorable and unties us more fully.

    And good luck to Brother Jacob on his journey. I’ll be praying for him and others called to vocations 😇

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  13. @bmgarza27 on

    I come to these videos every time I allow anything but the love of God to permeate my soul. All of these faith lessons (my favorite being anything to do with Marian apparitions and End Times), not only help me get back on track, but also teach me some interesting facts despite being a life long Catholic and daughter of a wonderful Deacon. I’m cantoring for 2 masses this evening and despite feeling sadness about a relationship, I’m here warming up my mind and voice to lead thru gratitude and joy. Merry Christmas Fr. and thank you for all you have done. 🎄♥️🎄

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  17. @cherylstevens4302 on

    A very beautiful episode. I paint icons as well they are very spiritually rewarding to paint. I wish everyone at Living Divine Mercy a very Merry Christmas and happy New Year. Thank you for your broadcasts.

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  24. @johannamathieu1756 on

    Thank you, Fr. Chris, for another enlightening presentation. I am Dutch & my relatives in Holland still give gifts on December 6th; December 25th then is just a religious holiday. Since I came to Canada with my parents, we celebrate Christmas gift giving on December 25th.

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  28. @emiliegoethals3769 on

    in Belgium we still celibrate Sinterklaas at 6 december – gift for the children brought by Sinterklaas on his white horse and his helpers (zwarte piet) they are black by the soot of coming down the chimney (and a reminder that he helped slaves)

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  36. @michaelhaywood8262 on

    Those who try to secularise Christmas by calling it 'the holidays' fail totally. They are calling it 'the holy days' which is correct.
    Another matter re Christmas gifts. Does this not recall the gifts of the Wise Men? I have read somewhere that in Spain, gifts are given on Epiphany { the festival of the Wise Men, Jan 6 or thereabouts] rather than Christmas.

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  40. @ludsasuncion8566 on

    GOD IS ALWAYS WITH YOU FR. CHRIS. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR EVERY LESSON YOU GIVE US. BLESSED BE YOU AND ALL MARIAN PRIESTS. BLESSED BE GOD FOR ALL GOOD
    PRIESTS AND RELIGIOUS. MAY ALL THOSE WHO LIVE IN ERROR TURN BACK TO GOD NOW. AMEN.
    🙏💜🙏💜🙏💜🙏💜🙏💜🙏💜
    A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL IN THE NATIONAL SHRINE.🙏🙏🙏❤🧡🧡💚💙💜💥🤗🇨🇿

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