The Origin of Christmas Traditions
Each December we automatically do things that say “Christmas,” but we don’t always know why. Not all Christmas traditions are directly related to the religious holiday. However, looking at our Church’s history to uncover how Christmas developed is a window to our faith.
What does the Christmas tree symbolize? How has the Nativity scene been depicted over time? Why do we celebrate Midnight Mass?
Christopher M. Bellitto, PhD explores these and other intriguing questions as he helps us understand how our Catholic Christmas traditions came to be.
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| Series | Catholic Update Newsletter |
|---|---|
| Publish Date | 12/01/2018 |
| Pages or Item Count | 4 |
| Size | 8.5 x 11 |
| Weight | 0.02 |
| Discount Category | Newsletter |
| Product Code | C1812A |
Christopher M. Bellitto, PhD, is a medievalist, a Church historian, and professor of history at Kean University in Union, NJ, where he teaches courses in ancient and medieval history. He is also a frequent public speaker and media commentator on Church history and contemporary Catholicism.
Bellitto has written a variety of publications, including The Living Church and Church History 101 from Liguori Publications. He also offers professional development workshops on working with the media, publishing, writing outreach articles and essays, and speaking to a wide range of audiences.