Tag: church calendar
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Tarta de Santiago
Enjoying a Tarta de Santiago (Spanish for “Cake of St. James”) is a quintessential way to celebrate the Feast of St. James! This delicious almond cake dates back to the Middle Ages, with the earliest written reference being from 1577 (under the name Torta Real, or “royal cake,” at the time). A hallmark of the…
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Oyster-shell candles for St. James’ Day
Here’s a simple craft inspired by St. James’ association with oyster shells – especially the English tradition of making candlelit oyster-shell grottos! A great way to find oyster shells is to go to any local seafood restaurants and inquire about discarded shells – they often have heaps of them. After some cleaning (dish soap, airing…
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Mint carpet for the Assumption
Historically, church aisles would be carpeted with mint for the Assumption – as parishioners walked across the mint, every footstep released fragrance. What a beautiful, tangible way of calling to mind the Assumption of Mary! A few years ago, we began folding this fragrant tradition into our home. We harvest fresh mint from our fields…
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Stella Maris Sodas
Here’s a festive Marian treat for your summertime celebrations! Refreshing & bright, Stella Maris Soda is a delicious way to enjoy the flavors of the season while also incorporating symbols of Our Lady. Since lemons – representing fidelity – have long been associated with Mary, we made lemon syrup from fresh-squeezed lemons. Add a little…
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