Christmas season: December 24, 2012 through January 13, 2013
In many secular places, the “Christmas” season runs all through Advent and ends on January 2nd, but Catholics know it starts on Christmas Eve and continues through the Baptism of the Lord on January 13th. So there is still plenty of time to reap the spiritual benefits:
- A rare column by Pope Benedict in the London Financial Times: A Time for Christians to Engage with the World
- Benedict's homily at Mass on Christmas Eve: What Would Happen if Mary and Joseph Knocked at My Door
- The pope’s annual Urbi et Orbi message on Christmas Day: Truth has Sprung Up, Bringing Kindness, Justice and Peace