Tag: Liturgical calendar
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Mardi Gras, Epiphany, and the Meaning of Ordered Joy
Mardi Gras is often misunderstood as a day of excess, but in the Christian calendar it is part of a much larger spiritual rhythm that begins with Epiphany and leads into Lent. When we understand the symbolism of the season, from the colors of royalty to the meaning of the King Cake, Mardi Gras becomes…
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All Hallow’s Eve: More Than Just Costumes and Candy
Before it was costumes and candy, All Hallow’s Eve was a sacred vigil of prayer, mercy, and remembrance. This post explores the true Christian origins of Halloween, dispels myths about pagan roots, and celebrates the saints and traditions that shaped Hallowtide across centuries.