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.

Many families place the crèche under the tree and gifts, if exchanged, are not placed there until Christmas Day or after Midnight Mass. Sunday, May 18, 2025 A service of EWTN News ...

Artificial trees, especially older or non-certified models, are not entirely without risk. While many are made from flame-retardant materials, they can still catch fire under certain conditions, such ...