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Christmas Doesn't End on the 25th: Exploring the Christmas Octave
Christmas doesn’t end on December 25—and the Catholic Church has always taught this!
In this special Christmas episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet explores the deep spiritual meaning of the Christmas Octave and why Catholics are called to celebrate Christmas for eight full days—and beyond.
We discuss:
What the Christmas Octave is and where it comes from
The difference between the Christmas Octave and Christmas Season
How the Incarnation reveals the dignity of the human person
The feasts of St. Stephen, St. John the Evangelist, the Holy Innocents, and Mary, Mother of God
Practical ways families can…
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