December Liturgical Overview

November 30, 2024 Destinie Winn

December is a very full Liturgical season. We are in the middle/end of the Nativity fast and there are many special feast day traditions we can embrace during this season. I absolutely LOVE Christmas and traditions, but I especially love when these cultural traditions line up with celebrating the saints! Having the meaning behind it not only makes it special but it is enriching the soil in our family’s hearts as we draw nearer to the coming Lord!

In addition to the Nativity of our Lord, we can also celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas! As Orthodox Christians, we have been fasting for the last 40 days, so rather than having the celebrating be only 1 day, we embrace the 12 days of Christmas which is the period of time between Christmas and Theophany! We usually create a family “bucket list” for those days so we really embrace the feast! I’m always searching for more ways to bring Christ into our home in a tangible, and meaningful way. Not every parent is a “crafty” person, so I’ve attempted to gather resources that can accommodate all types of interests that can easily be put together with very little prep work or planning. If you’re reading this, you likely desire to bring Christ into your home as well. Thank God! Together, may we encourage one another to be who God created us to be, and help others along the way. I’m glad you are here! God bless your efforts and good strength as we strive for the Kingdom together.