Making pretzels is a great way to celebrate Lent - did you know they were a traditional food many years ago often prepared during the Lenten season? Learn how to make your own - and other activities - in our Family Activities for Lent and Easter book! ... Read More about RECIPE: Lent & Homemade Pretzels Recipe
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What Makes Holy Thursday So Beautiful
Holy Thursday, commonly known as Maundy Thursday, is the start to the Triduum leading up to Easter Sunday. While not a Holy Day of Obligation, the Mass of the Lord's Supper is a beautiful mass celebrating the last meal Christ had with his disciples before he was arrested and crucified. The solemn ... Read More about What Makes Holy Thursday So Beautiful
RECIPE: Create a Butter Lamb for Easter Brunch
A wonderful Easter tradition - most commonly found in Eastern European families - is the addition of a butter lamb to the Easter table. These lambs are so fun, and so adorable, and make a great conversation (and education!) piece. Lambs are also a great symbol of Easter, and will help to balance out ... Read More about RECIPE: Create a Butter Lamb for Easter Brunch
RECIPE: Saint Patrick’s Day Cupcakes
Clearly I was in a baking mood today - not only did we take these adorable Saint Patrick's Day shamrock cupcakes to the Fish Fry at church, but we also brought a rainbow Saint Patrick's Day cake - complete with pots of gold! - that I made. The spirit of Saint Patrick was definitely filling ... Read More about RECIPE: Saint Patrick’s Day Cupcakes
RECIPE: Saint Patrick’s Day Rainbow Cake
Yes, this cake is a bit more on the commercial side than the Catholic side, but what's not to love about edible rainbows that end in pots of gold? (For more faith-filled activities, check out all the Saints Activities for Saint Patrick.) This was such a fun cake to design and create, and it was ... Read More about RECIPE: Saint Patrick’s Day Rainbow Cake