Holidays with Catholic Origins

Our increasingly secular world tries diligently to expunge every trace of “Religion” to not offend anyone. But how many things in today’s world are “faith based” or have Christian origins? The Star-Spangled Banner and God Bless America, both under attack, remain in common use. People still make the Sign of the Cross unconsciously. Several of our popular American Holidays (Thanksgiving, etc.) remain a big part of our American Culture. Come take a fascinating tour of religious holidays continuing to thrive in our ever-evolving secular world. You’d be surprised at the origins of some, and gain insight as to why they continue.