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The Forgotten Christmas Tradition

Mar 19, 2017 | Challenge Entries, Latest |

Essay finalist in the 2016 ‘Basket of Cheer’ Contest | Grade 10 The forgotten Christmas tradition I chose originated in Poland. This tradition is called the Christmas Wafer (in English). The Christmas Wafer is special bread, similar to the bread used for communion during Mass; it is made of flour and water. Before the Christmas Eve meal and after grace is the traditional time you would pass around the wafer. It starts with the man of the household and his wife, and then the oldest person goes next (it could be a guest or a family member). After all the...

The Yucky Dinner

Mar 15, 2017 | Challenges, Latest, Students |

Annie’s grandfather is full-blooded Italian, and celebrated a special ‘Feast of the 7 Fishes’ on Christmas Eve. But, it changed over time, and the ‘Yucky Dinner’ has given them more to laugh about every year.

The Nativity Scene: What It Is, Where It Came From, and Why It Still Matters

Jan 13, 2017 | Challenge Entries, Latest |

John shares how the nativity scene at Christmas time reminds us of God’s great love for us, and how it should be a constant reminder of all Jesus did.