12 Lost Catholic Christmas Traditions That Need To Come Back

Dec 22, 2025 · 33 min

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Episode 346 In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, and Fr. Michael dive into 12 lost Catholic Christmas traditions that once shaped the Church’s celebration of the Nativity—and why they’re worth reviving today.

00:00 Rediscovering Christmas Traditions

02:53 The Jesse Tree and Salvation History

05: 02 The O Antiphons

06:06 The Yule Log and Symbolism of Light

07:05 Carrying The Bethlehem Fire

09:35 Humble Pie

11:07 Blessing of Wine on St. John's Day

14:00 The 3 Christmas Liturgies

17:17 Saint Wenceslaus Night Almsgiving

19:27 Childermas

22:05 Epiphany Water & Chalk Blessing

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