The Month of December is dedicated to the Divine Infancy. "Mary wraps up a small bundle of clothes for the use of her little Son, and then, going to the crib, she says with tears in her eyes to her sleeping Child, 'O my Son, and my God! Thou hast come from heaven to save men; but hardly art Thou born when they seek to take Thy life.'" ~ 2010 Catholic Calendar
December 3rd, St. Francis Xavier (New, Trad.):
- St. Francis Xavier - December 3 (Polla a la Vasca- Basque Chicken with Pimiento)
- Tempura for the Feast of St. Francis Xavier
- Xaver Suppe (Soup for St. Francis Xavier's Day)
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View all recipes for St. Francis Xavier here.
December 6th, St. Nicholas of Myra (New, Trad.):
- Upcoming From Thy Bounty Fair, St. Nicholas (includes links and ideas)
- From Thy Bounty Fair, St. Nicholas (more links and ideas!)
Breads
- Cherry Angel Bread
- Cherry Cheese Coffee Cake
- Candy Cane Coffee Cake
Cakes and Cupcakes
- St. Nicholas Cake
- A Mighty Miter Cake
- St. Nicholas Cupcakes
Chocolate Coins and Candy
- St. Nicholas Chocolate Coins(download printablehere)
- A Chocolate St. Nicholas
Note: After sharing this idea with the St. Nicholas Center, they came up with a few more printables! Here is the link. If you'd rather not make your own, you can also purchase pre-made St. Nicholas Coins from Emmanuel Books or Paidea Classics.
Cookies
- St. Joseph's Staff(Candy Cane Cookie Recipe)
- St. Nicholas Cookies and Cookie Cutters
- Speculatius (German Spice Cookies)
- Saint Nicholas Purse Cookies
- Pepernoten (Dutch Peppernuts)
- St. Nicholas Gingerbread Cookies
Hot Cocoa
- Saint Nicholas Cocoa Mix
- "Saintly" Hot Cocoa to warm your December Celebrations(German Chocolate Hot Cocoa for St. Nicholas)
View all recipes for St. Nicholas here.
December 7th, St. Ambrose (New, Trad.):
- Christmas Honey Cookies for the "Honey-Tongued" Saint
- Sweet Beehive Cake for St. Ambrose
- Bumblebee Cookies for St. Ambrose
- Peanut Butter Bumble Bees
- Honey-Curry Chicken
- Honey Trail Mix
View all recipes for St. Ambrose here.
December 8, The Immaculate Conception (New, Trad.):
- Meal Ideas for the feast of the Immaculate Conception
- Blueberry Muffins for Our Lady
- Mary's Immaculate Conception (A complete dinner menu!)
View all recipes in honor of the Immaculate Conception here and all recipes in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary here.
December 9th, St. Juan Diego (New):
- Mexican Chocolate Cake
- Una Fiesta Mexicana
- Rosy Treats for the Feasts of St. Juan Diego and Our Lady of Guadalupe
- Mexican Sopapias for St. Juan Diego and Our Lady of Guadalupe
- Fish Tacos for Friday
- Cheese Enchiladas
- Our Lady of Guadalupe ~ Mexican Wedding Cookies
- "Saintly" Hot Cocoa to warm your December Celebrations (Mexican Hot Cocoa)
- Cinnamon Vanilla Cake with Mexican Hot Chocolate Buttercream
- Mexican Crispas
- A Tea in Honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe
View all recipes for St. Juan Diego here.
December 12th, Our Lady of Guadalupe (New, Trad.):
- Mexican Chocolate Cake
- Una Fiesta Mexicana
- Rosy Treats for the Feasts of St. Juan Diego and Our Lady of Guadalupe
- Mexican Sopapias for St. Juan Diego and Our Lady of Guadalupe
- Fish Tacos for Friday
- Cheese Enchiladas
- Our Lady of Guadalupe ~ Mexican Wedding Cookies
- "Saintly" Hot Cocoa to warm your December Celebrations(Mexican Hot Cocoa)
- Cinnamon Vanilla Cake with Mexican Hot Chocolate Buttercream
- Mexican Crispas
- A Tea in Honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe
View all recipes for Our Lady of Guadalupe here.
December 13th, St. Lucy or Santa Lucia Day (New, Trad.):
- St. Lucia's Braided Bread
- St. Lucia Buns ~ Lussekatter
- St. Lucia's Day ~ December 13: A Fabulous Breakfast Feast
- Cuccia ~ St. Lucy Wheat
- "Saintly" Hot Cocoa to warm your December Celebrations(Scandinavian Orange Chocolate Hot Cocoa)
View all recipes for St. Lucy/Santa Lucia Day here, or visit last year's Santa Lucia Day Link Up for even more ideas!
December 17th thru 23rd, O Antiphons (New, Trad.):
- O Antiphons
- O Antiphon Coins
- O Antiphons :: Incorporating an Old Monastic Tradition in the Home
View all O Antiphon recipes here.
December 24th, Vigil of Christmas (Trad.):
- Starlight Cookies for the Last Week of Advent
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December 25th, Christmas - The Birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ (New, Trad.):
Breads and Cakes
- Candy Cane Coffee Cake
- Cherry Cheese Coffee Cake for Christmas
- Christmas Panettone
- First Holy Communion Breads
- Lamb of God(Rolls)
- Monkey Bread Birthday Breakfast Christmas Cake
- Staples of Our Feast Day Celebrations Part One: Bread
Candy
- A Chocolate Nativity Scene
- Christmas Coins
Cookies
- Christmas Cookie Recipe Exchange Link-Up(2010)
- Christ's Diapers
- Nativity Cookies
- The Gift of the Christmas Cookie
Other
- From Thy Bounty Fair - Holiday Foods and Feasts!
- Mealtime Prayers for Christmas
- Staples of Our Feast Day Celebrations Part Two: Wine
View all Christmas Recipes here.
December 27th, St. John the Apostle (New, Trad.):
- St. John's Love(Blessing of Wine)
- Eagle Cake
- Edible Eagles(Eagle Head Cookies)
- Fun Food for the Feast of St. John the Apostle(Marshmallow Eagles and Eagle Quesadilla)
View all recipes for St. John the Apostle here.
December 28th, The Holy Innocents (New, Trad.):
- Christ's Diapers
- Feast of the Holy Innocents (Coconut Rice Pudding with Raspberry Sauce)
View all recipes for the Holy Innocents here.
December 29th, St. Thomas Becket (New, Trad.):
- Sword and Miter Cookies for the Feast of St. Thomas Becket
View all recipes for St. Thomas Becket here.
December 31st, New Year's Eve :
- Seafood Paella for New Year's Eve
ADDITIONAL RECIPES FOR ADVENT:
Throughout Advent :
- Venite Adoremus ~ An Apron for Advent
- Jesse Tree Coins
- A Jesse "Tea" for Advent
First Sunday of Advent ~ Stir-Up Sunday :
- Stir-Up Sunday: Jamaican Fruit Cake
Second Sunday of Advent :
- Grasshoppers and Honey
- Grasshopper Parfaits
- St. John the Baptist Locust and Honey Snack
Third Sunday of Advent :
- St. Joseph's Staff
St. Andrew's Christmas Novena
Hail, and blessed be the hour and moment at which the Son of God was born of a most pure Virgin at a stable at midnight in Bethlehem in the piercing cold. At that hour vouchsafe, I beseech Thee, to hear my prayers and grant my desires. (Mention your intentions here) Through Jesus Christ and His most Blessed Mother. Amen.
Say 15 times a day from St. Andrew's Day (30 November),
ending on Christmas Eve
