That’s not a casual phrase I’m using to describe the coming of Christmas. It’s a long-standing custom of the Catholic Church that’s been part of our liturgical season of Advent since at least the eighth century. Although it is tied to specific calendar dates, it’s more about the liturgy itself. Every year from Dec. 17 to 23…
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