Feast of St. Patrick

Saint Patrick is arguably the most recognizable saint (besides Saint Valentine and Saint Nicholas). Captured as a slave and taken to Ireland as a young man, Saint Patrick spent his life evangelizing the people of Ireland. If you're American, you probably think of shamrocks, leprechauns, and beer. Oh, and don't forget to wear green. Saint…

Feast of St. Lucia

Saint Lucia (or Saint Lucy) is a well beloved figure in Scandanavia, where her feast is celebrated with special treats, served by young girls in white dress belted with a red sash, wearing a crown of candles. I was first exposed to the tradition of Saint Lucy through the American Girl story "Kirsten's Surprise". Saint…

Feast of St. Nicholas of Myra

I'm sort of a "bad" Catholic. In my case, it's mostly ignorance than apathy. The Feast of St. Nicholas is one of the few I always remember. This year, I even bought chocolate coins for the kids and put them in their shoes. I felt so on top of things this year. Saint Nicholas of…