✈️ Take a bite out of this tradition! We head to one of the biggest countries on our tour of the globe, China. We see that even in a predominantly non-Christian society, the truth of the Gospel can still shine through in lessons of generosity with our neighbor.

✈️ Light the darkness! Today’s tradition is a Swedish one, although it’s based on the life of an Italian-born martyr saint, St. Lucy! She needed to help the persecuted Christians of her time who, like many, were practicing their faith underground for fear of death or torture. She provided food and sustenance for them, but she couldn’t see in… Read more

✈️ The Yule Lads are here! We fly over to Iceland today to see what these mischievous trolls are up to. Historically, their mischief is rather frightening, but these days it’s just a fun tradition with gifts or candy for children.

☕️ In this episode, Archbishop Coyne and David debate whether the recently inducted Rock and Roll Hall of Famers really deserve the honor. Or has the Hall of Fame lost its luster in the eyes and ears of music lovers?

✈️ Have a drink with us! Today we travel to Puerto Rico where a delicious batch of Coquito is being whipped up! If you’re watching this in the morning, watch now, but rewatch again later so you can add some rum to your coquito! This delicious family tradition is a must-make this season.

St. Ann Parish Youth Ministry in Avon joined hundreds of other volunteers at a lively statewide event in New Britain, where they packed morale-boosting care boxes that are now on the way to U.S. troops for the holidays.

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Avon Teens Join in Sending Gifts to Military for the Holidays – Archdiocese of Hartford

Avon Teens Join in Sending Gifts to Military for the Holidays Archdiocese News | December 10, 2025 Teens from St. Ann Parish Youth Ministry in Avon wrap holiday gifts destined for U.S. military men and women at a “Boxes to … Continue reading

✈️ Picture this: The Philippines in 1908, when an old tradition gets a refresh! The parol, historically used to allow laborers to go to Mass at dawn by shining a light in their path, now acts as a reminder of the Star of Bethlehem as well as a national symbol of the Christmas season in the Philippines!

✈️ To Mexico today to continue on our mini Mary portion of this series. We see St. Juan Diego trust in the Lord and in His Mother to bring us one of the world’s most traveled to apparition sites. Mary shows us the way to her Son, interceding on our behalf!