tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13473599.post1756655221789055857..comments2024-03-26T05:07:24.149+11:00Comments on .: Healthy Kids with Susie BurrellGI Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07609354784645028388noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13473599.post-84285263944292602812008-12-01T20:45:00.000+11:002008-12-01T20:45:00.000+11:00Actually, The Solemnity of Christmas in the Cathol...Actually, The Solemnity of Christmas in the Catholic tradtion is 12 days long. The first eight days, or the Octave of Easter is actually considered one continuous day because of the magnitude of the occasion of the birth of Christ. It's not supposed to be all about gorging oneself either as one is to practice temperance in eating and drinking at all times, but is a time for festivities.<BR/><BR/>Advent, the four weeks leading up to Christmas is a penitential time and if followed well would assist with temperance and control of the vices during the great Feast of Christmas. Merry Christmas to all.The Woman of the Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10354570273331860879noreply@blogger.com