On Dec. 25, Christians around the world celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. The weeks leading up to Christmas Day are often a flurry of activity, including everything from gift buying to preparing ...

Merry Christmas from us all here at IrishCentral! With the big day upon us, you may be on the hunt for some poignant Irish Christmas Blessings to share with your friends and family as you come ...

Sweet memories are made when the right thing is said. Take a look at these Christmas prayers and blessings that will make your holiday special. The Christmas season is, at its core, a celebration of ...

On the birthday of the Prince of Peace, Pope Francis called for an end to war in the Holy Land and throughout the world as well as the arms trade that fuels it. Delivering his annual “urbi et orbi” ...

The holiday season, with all of its pomp and parties, and food and festivals, is always portrayed as a communal gathering of kids and grandkids, neighbors and community. But we know that for some, ...

As I reminded you on Hanukkah, which has recently passed, our custom as the God Squad during the winter holidays was to trade off writing the column. Tommy would write a Hanukkah greeting, and I would ...

‘Let us open our hearts to him who is Savior, the Prince of Peace!’ the Pope said in his annual address. Pope Francis delivers his annual address on Christmas from the central balcony of St. Peter’s ...