Explore the fascinating history of how the famous Christmas poinsettia made its way to America.

Many families place the crèche under the tree and gifts, if exchanged, are not placed there until Christmas Day or after Midnight Mass. Monday, May 26, 2025 A service of EWTN News ...

May your blessing be upon all who gather around this tree, all who keep the Christmas festival by its lights. We wait for the coming of the Christ, the days of everlasting justice and of peace.

Though her husband hated it — “he wanted a real Christmas tree” — the shiny silver tree would get passed down in the family. Eventually, it made its way to Kabat. “That was kind of what started the ...