New Year’s Day Wünschung or “wishing” is an example of what anthropologists call “sympathetic magic.” Its practice is nigh ...

The feast of the Holy Family, celebrated this year on Dec. 29, is a beautiful way within the Christmas Octave to honor the ...

Fasting doesn t twist God s arm; it realigns our heart with His and gets us back on track; it gives us wisdom and discernment for crucial issues ...

I took a break from the feasting of the season to tidy up some deals. The drive was for business. I was the one behind the ...

Fasting is hard because self-denial is hard (discipline), and overindulging is not rewarding (regret). It becomes a ...

In the late Middle Ages, Christianity was widespread in Europe and Christmas celebrations every December were the norm in ...

As the service concludes, those gathered reflect on the beauty and mystical nature of Christ’s birth. They hold candles and ...

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According to the Association of UK Dieticians, we munch our way through an average of 6,000 calories on Christmas Day - about three times the recommended daily intake. But these days, Christmas ...

Intermittent fasting is an increasingly popular eating ... Additionally, if you want to lose weight, feasting may negatively affect your long-term goals by slowing down or halting your weight ...