Buon Natale! On our last stop around the world, we go to the Vatican! Esmeralda Blasi shares sweet nativity scene traditions from her family and “100 Presepi in Vaticano”, the annual display presented by the Vatican in St. Peter’s Square!

Merry Christmas! Mark Matthews shares his experience of a pilgrimage from his hometown in LA to St. Joseph’s Oratory in Montreal, and how this experience helped him better connect with the entire Holy Family!

Feliz Natal! Sister Esther Barros from Cape Verde sings the portuguese version of the iconic Christmas song, “Silent Night” — a staple Advent hymn in her home country.

Feliz Natal! Raíssa Wittlich Cortez lets us in on a delicious dish in Brazil known as Salpicão de Frango, a tummy-filling recipe eaten on Christmas Eve!

Buon Natale! Claudia Di Benedetto tells us about the year-long Christmas tree and ever-growing nativity set in her home, two one-of-a-kind traditions which bring her family (and even neighbourhood) together!

Feliz Natal! Ruben Ferreira shares the delicious fruit and nut covered, powdered sugar topped treat known as Bolo Rei! Shaped like a crown, this cake is fit to welcome Christ the King in more ways than one!

Happy Christmas! Bryony Watson from the UK shares how every year, Christmas shoeboxes are given out to Seafarers across the country! This thoughtful tradition is meant to bring much needed Christmas joy to these men and women while at sea!

Merry Christmas! Fr. Roger Graham shares how the faithful in Jamaica celebrate the Advent Season — with customs that center around the Church and family, and a fruity sweet treat!

Христос Раждається! Larissa Samborsky from Ukraine explains the Nativity Fast and symbolic six-candle Pylypivka wreath — Byzantine Ukrainian Catholic customs unique to the Advent season!

聖誕快樂! Calendars, songs, and wreaths, oh my! Primary school principal, Sister Pauline Yuen, shares how her students in Hong Kong joyfully prepare for the coming of the Lord!

Joyeux Noël! Chantal Elie from French Canada shares the adorable tradition of the Nativity play, and what it means to re-enact this drama year after year!

聖誕快樂! Vansie Kwok from Hong Kong shares a Cantonese take on the classic Advent song, “O Come, Divine Messiah.”「來啊!至聖默西亞」 How do you celebrate Advent? Travel around the world this Advent season as we learn how Catholics from all continents celebrate the coming of our Saviour in their culture.

Maligayang Pasko! From “parol” lanterns and decorations to “Noche Buena” family gatherings, Nene Pineda shares how she she awaits the Messiah in Manila: (All images in the video were used with permission, and taken between December 2016-2019, courtesy of Samuel Pineda) How do you celebrate Advent? Travel around the world this Advent season as we learn how Catholics from all cultures celebrate the coming of our Saviour.

Brendan Banteh performs a song in Lamnso about gifts — the ultimate gift we receive in Christ Jesus, and the gifts we give back to Him. How do you celebrate Advent? Travel around the world this Advent season as we learn how Catholics from all cultures celebrate the coming of our Saviour.

Priecīgus Ziemassvētkus! Whether homemade or purchased elsewhere, Latvian Catholics cherish Advent wreaths that come from the heart. [flag] How do you celebrate Advent? Travel around the world this Advent season as we learn how Catholics from all cultures celebrate the coming of our Saviour.

Wesołych Świąt, Feliz Navidad! Magda Berliński shares the exciting Polish and Colombian Advent traditions from her dual-household! How do you celebrate Advent? Travel around the world this Advent season as we learn how Catholics from all cultures celebrate the coming of our Saviour.

Christmas Ashamsagal! Francis Thomas is a Syro Malabar Catholic based in New York. This Eastern Catholic rite of the Church grew from St. Thomas the Apostle’s evangelization in India. [flag] From spiritual to physical practices, hear about how Syro Malabar Catholics await the birth of Jesus this season. How do you celebrate Advent? Travel around the world this Advent season as we learn how Catholics from all cultures celebrate the coming of our Saviour.

Feliz Navidad! Nicole Continelli tells us about Hallacas, a dish made of corn dough and wrapped in banana leaves; exclusively served on Christmas Eve! How do you celebrate Advent? Travel around the world this Advent season as we learn how Catholics from all cultures celebrate the coming of our Saviour.

Wesołych Świąt! Katarina, Tomas, and Isabella from Poland sing Lulajże Jezuniu (Sleep Baby Jesus)! We thank them for sharing this sweet Advent lullaby! How do you celebrate Advent? Travel around the world this Advent season as we learn how Catholics from all cultures celebrate the coming of our Saviour.

Feliz Navidad! Mariana Diaz shares about the Mexican flower that signals Christmas is near — in Mexico, and far beyond! [Mexico flag] Whether you call it Noche Buena, Poinsettias, or by another name, it’s very likely this flower has made its way into your hearts too! How do you celebrate Advent? Travel around the world this Advent season as we learn how Catholics from all cultures celebrate the coming of our Saviour.

Merry Christmas! Dominic de Souza from the USA shares his experience sailing between the Eastern and Western rites of the Catholic Church. He calls Advent our pilgrimage to Christ, a journey we embark on to reach our personal Bethlehems. How do you celebrate Advent? Travel around the world this Advent season as we learn how Catholics from all cultures celebrate the coming of our Saviour.

Feliz Navidad! Myriam Guevara-Mann tells us about the hundred-plus piece nativity sets that Panamanians display in their homes and parishes! How do you celebrate Advent? Travel around the world this Advent season as we learn how Catholics from all cultures celebrate the coming of our Saviour.

E’ed Al meelaad Al sae’ed! Juliana and Taleen take us to our last stop around the world — Bethlehem! From the scout parade and lighting the Christmas tree in Manger Square, to Christmas Eve Mass in Nativity Church, Christians in Bethlehem experience the birth of Christ in the very place He was born. “And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us.” (John 1:14) Merry Christmas, everyone! May Jesus Christ illuminate your homes and hearts this Christmas season.