Facts of Christmas: How Traditions Came To Be - Explaining the Faith

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Fr. Chris Alar is a gift from God. This man of God is true and his sermon should be listened to. Those that do not believe ...give it a listen at least.

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My Christmas wish is for my children to receive holy communion again. Mother Mary pray for us 🙏

[@dragonflydreamzzzz]

I have learned so much about my Catholic faith through all your amazing talks. You are such a plethora of knowledge. Thank you for sharing all your wisdom. God bless you, Fr. Alar. 🙏🏼

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We need Christ Jesus in our schools and maybe We wouldn’t have so much crime, hate, in our world today. May God help us all

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Fr Chris you are absolutely brilliant! You are truly a teacher. Thank you for teaching us about Jesus and the catholic history!

[@jordanaraujo2579]

Thank you Father Chris. This is the most comprehensive explanation of Christmas I've ever heard.

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Glad it was helpful!

[@treese6492]

I cried when you showed the Christmas scene from Charlie Brown. I remember. God must have been heartbroken when they took it out.

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BEAUTIFUL!!! Thank you Fr. Chris. WOW! WOW! WOW!

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Thank you for watching and God bless you

[@anitavaughn1968]

I used to think Christmas was Pegan until I watched this video. Now after watching your video I’m going to celebrate celebrate celebrate!!!!! Thank you!!!!!

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Thank you for watching Anita and God bless you

[@marialinggahan1071]

Thank you Fr Chris Alar, for your explanation about Christmas

[@phoebedigs1356]

We celebrate Candlemas Fathers. It’s one of the most beautiful Masses. You should start celebrating this at your church. The children will love it!

[@GodLovesYou5635]

i am just learning about this! I will definitely bring my candles 🕯️!!!

[@yolandasalazar8773]

Merry Christmas Father Chris

[@ceferinocruz5470]

My Catholic faith taught me the true meaning of "Christ mass" at midnight in December 25, that's why I always go to the cold winter midnight mass since I can remember from age five being awaken by my Grandma seventy years ago. Thank you, Fr. Chris! God bless the world!

[@feabano855]

Thank you Lord Jesus Christ for having us Father Chris , he teach us and explaining to us the meaning of Christmas , God bless him with Brother who is always with him , Merry Christmas Father Chris, more blessings with your family , prayers for your Moms recovery 🙏❤️🙏

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Bless you Fe!

[@vanessarodrigues124]

Fantastic!! Thank you so much!

[@corazonmesina5285]

Your lecture father alar my faith becomes stronger and adding knowledge more about catholic faith thank yuo so much

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Thank you CM and God bless you

[@annettecole5071]

Fr Chris. You are my Fulton Sheen. You continue to teach me and love my faith. Happy and Holy Christmas to yiu and the Marians.❤❤

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Thank you for watching with us and God bless you

[@Hello-wj2wy]

Dear Fr Chris, I came to know what is Catholicism after you so beautifully explain each topic so much in detail and that is how I fell in love with Jesus. May God bless you abundantly for the hard work you put in which brings thousands of people back to their faith..

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[@i3474]

Thank you Father Alar. I wish you strength and happiness in you desires and efforts. Pease include me in your prayers ... Dennis

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Yes Dennis, God bless you and know you're in our prayers

[@frankjelincic2406]

Fr. Chris, l never knew you had Croatian heritage. Awesome 🇭🇷!! Your description of Catholic European traditions is very true here in Croatia.. Keep serving the Lord Fr. Chris, you're a true shepherd of the faith.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Yes Frank, my father's entire side came from a small town in Central Croatia. I hope to come back to visit soon. God bless you

[@frankjelincic2406]

@@DivineMercy_Official Thank you so much Fr. Alar, l'm honored that you responded to my msg. My wife and l regularly watch your wonderful and informative educational sermons. Your channel is top notch! Wishing you a Sretan Božić and may God bless you too!

[@lisagriffin1542]

Fr.Chris thank you for sharing I listen to you alot. I have turned to Catholicism and I feel so closer to God. I have the Hallow app I have been doing Advent on Hallow since it started. Hope to hear from you one day. Love you and God bless and Merry Christmas 🙏❤

[@terezagrbin9142]

Thank you Fr for teaching merry Christmas god bless you

[@DivineMercy_Official]

You too Tereza!

[@mariamvillaver9510]

A Blessed Merry CHRISTmas to you all ❤Jesus Mary Joseph bless and protect us always Amen 🙏 HALLELUJAH 😇

[@elizado2742]

Thanks for the lesson

[@coxfamily8821]

Fr.Cris.. thank you 🙏 you have taught me in this one video more than my religion teacher has all year. I am in fifth grade and I know my faith is important.thank you!

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you and God bless you in your spiritual journey

[@richardkasper5822]

My parents for many years would put up and decorate the Christmas tree on Christmas eve. I'd forgotten about that until Fr Chris brought it up in this talk.

[@eunidamartin317]

Thank you Fr.Chris.for this great teaching of faith ,at my age of seniors ,I learn more of this account😂 than I ever known from church . God Bless you

[@DivineMercy_Official]

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[@davidpaulmichaelde]

VR Fr Chis you are amazing!

[@sharon2012ful]

Amazing! Yes amazing Fr. Chris you have made our Christmas devotions much luminated, the facts and history behind it all. Thank You Fr. Chris

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you Sharon and God bless you

[@davesmietanski5988]

Father never ceases to amaze me and more importantly, teach me our faith. He is such a blessing. Viva Christo Rey

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Thank you Dave for joining us and God bless you for following God's grace to practice your faith.

[@maryannsantella9839]

You are such a gift to us Fr. Alar I thank our Lord for you and your sound teaching in this trouble confused world. God bless you and thank you for choosing to be a priest. 🙏🙏❤

[@TheSavageJCE]

Thank you Fr. Chris Alar

[@rociochase9412]

Mary Christ Mass, everyone! God Bless!

[@Grafrey]

ChristMAS, CandleMAS... I see now. The Mass of the Presentation of the child Jesus and blessing of candles.

[@rg1whiteywins598]

I love Christmas. Some people who are claiming to be Christian, don't celebrate. But the Bible says that the anti Christ denies that Jesus has come in the flesh. But Christmas says that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh. Very important.

[@meribikoto6588]

thank you so much Fr, Chris, may you have a blessed Merry Christmass

[@drkhaledhashem5624]

Thank you father Chris for bringing back good memories especially with Charlie brown. I remember when I immigrated in the 70s the immigration officer said to me that we celebrate Christian holidays, I bet you now no one dares to say it anymore. Keep on with your mission.God bless you and we love you.

[@PatPinti]

✝️🙏🏽 Father Chris, In my mind you are a Saint. You spoke of children of today and how they may not be aware of some of the facts you shared with us today- I am a ‘cradle Catholic’ (unfortunately never attended parochial school) but went to catechism and Sunday Mass, and altho’ I read’ (how much I retained?) the Bible several times, everything was brand new to me today. Had hardships in my life (which caused PTSD) and put terribly negative thoughts in my head. I’ve only started listening to EWTN recently saying daily Devine Mercy chaplet, daily rosary and Sunday Mass + and I feel my faith is getting stronger. I’ve heard you give other talks and I value them - you are a wealth of knowledge (thank you God) and keep sending out the strength! You’re an Angel, too!

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Thank you for joining us and God bless you

[@GodLovesYou5635]

EWTN will send any bad spirit running! only good souls and holy soirits can listen to the word of God broadcast on EWTN! Then of course pray fast sacrifice go to confession attend Mass and it's a daily workout for the soul! so keep up the good work and you will surely chase all bad spirits away goodbye PTSD hello offering it up!!! God Bless You and Merry Christmas !

[@elenadelcampo1972]

Thank you Fr Cris Alar on your very enlightening

[@rialo5563]

God bless Fr. Chris and all the priests.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

You too

[@rowenamillan7324]

Very interesting. Thank u Fr Chris

[@lincolnannick3224]

Thankyou fr Chris soooo interesting. God bless you. Thankx to share your joy and passion on teaching us.

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Thank you for joining us Lincoln

[@muhangidinah2608]

We heartly thank God who gave you to us as a gift of the Catholic Church. Thank you Fr Alar. Thank you the Marian fathers. Yes all is not yet lost. We shouldn't despair

[@josephastillwell1839]

Thank you! Fr.Chris Merry Christmas🎅 ⭐🚼🛐🎅🎄🐪🐪🐫

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Same to you! God bless

[@patriciamariecunningham306]

Powerful powerful stuff, wow wow oh wow, oh my Heave has just come down, this is powerful stuff, Fr love you

[@gabymusick1628]

Wow! What an eye opener!

[@debbiegraham5585]

Thank you Fr Chris ❤

[@marypatten9655]

Thank you

[@TheWeekdy-vb7vj]

I love listening to all your talks Fr. Chris ! I learned a lot and continue to love and grow in my Catholic faith! Thank you very much Fr. Alar ! God bless you 🙏❤️🙏

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Thank you Jesse and God bless you

[@TheWeekdy-vb7vj]

@@DivineMercy_Official my mom typed this lol but regardless, Fr. Alar, your talks are very very interesting and as a devout Catholic teen, I love your content.

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@@TheWeekdy-vb7vj lol... That's a good mom Jesse! And you're good for being open to it! God bless you

[@alwaysmisskaryn]

I know that I’ve mentioned to you before that I lost my mom on December 20. She had a sudden illness and didn’t suffer terribly before she died. We were completely devastated, but I guess it wasn’t about us. My mom lived a faith filled life, and I just watched this today for the first time. (Still catching up) I enjoyed learning about the various dates and their significance, and La Vigilia, 12/24, was the bigger holiday in my family. Our house was always the place to be. The best information that you gave was at the very end of the talk, when you mentioned that the most souls go to heaven on Christmas. I hope that my mom was among the group who left Purgatory Christmas Day 2001. Thank you Father and God bless you. 🎄

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Yes, prayers for your mom!

[@conniemendoza7290]

Thank you so much God bless you

[@DivineMercy_Official]

You too!

[@aprilgabutina6970]

Hi Fr. Alar! Will watch this with my mom. We watch your talks. We replaced it with watching the news :)

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you April and God bless you and your mom. Yes, the news is quite depressing nowadays

[@aprilgabutina6970]

@@DivineMercy_Official We watched your talk on Christmas Day Father Alar. I wish theres a booklet or a book like this to give to friends, family and to children :)

[@giarose6493]

I’m back love ❤️ all the video

[@hacintabalgobin9811]

Thank You Fr.Chris, MERRY CHRISTMAS!🎄♥️

[@lovelast4evergemma508]

WOW Father Chris THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU This is Gold!!!

[@gregpeterson3375]

Thank you Fr. Chris! I just forwarded this video to my siblings, one who is a 7th day adventist, who has brought up all of the things you talked about, now he can watch you explaining and correcting what that church has taught! Thank You! I learned so much from your videos! God Bless!

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you Greg for sharing it. God bless you and have a Merry Christmas!

[@JeanPollock-hh1jx]

I'm so happy to be a Catholic and I'm so grateful to you, Father Chris, for all your research. Thank you!

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you for being part of our Marian family Jean and God bless you! And thank you for the dinners as well 🙏 😇

[@delilahorona9025]

Wow!!! This video just blew me away! Thank you Father Chris! Greetings from California!

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Thank you and God bless you

[@virginiadohn5694]

Thank You Father Chris for inspiring us, teaching us, loving us and sharing your joy with us. God Bless you, Mother Mary St Joseph, pray for you 🙏❤️✝️🎄😇

[@cehson]

Could not say better than this :) God bless!

[@marytrahan7648]

Thank you, Fr Chris Alar, these Saturday teachings are so enlightening and inspiring. May God grant all of us the grace to spread our faith. You are truly blessed. Thank you Jesus for Fr Chris. 🙏🙏🙏✝️✝️✝️❤️❤️❤️

[@denisecomerford4526]

Thanks Fr. Chris! Just what I need to hear!

[@margaretcecilia4208]

Just awesome inspiring catechism from our dear Fr. Chris Alar. Gonna post it to all my nephews and nieces...others too. Thank you Fr. Chris.

[@lorettanowicki4604]

Thank you Father and Merry Christmas to all the Marians. May our Lord help you if you become the Navy Chaplain. God bless you.

[@robinl3898]

Prayers for my neice Brooke.. please refresh her body mind and spirit. Help her at her work.

[@suzannephillips6236]

Fr. Chris. Thank you so much for this information. I hope many here will use it to teach their children, no matter how old the truth about the origins of Christmas. Everyone wants to debunk Christian origins it seems and attribute it all to the pagans, I hope they wise up before long. There is a battle going on for the souls of the young, we need to sharpen our spiritual weapons and take our children back for Christ.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Yes, thank you for watching

[@shirleymitchell8398]

Wow, Yes it does make PERFECT SENSE, to FIX THE DAMAGE! JESUS Takes on Our HUMANITY , So That We Take On JESUS DIVINITY! 😀💕🙏

[@aureadamm8204]

We sang in the choir since 1996. And we stopped since the pandemic I always look forward to singing at the Christmas eve mass at midnight we usually sing O Holy Night that's when I get the HOLY SPIRIT touch my soul. I surely missed singing. God bless you Fr. Chris thank you for explaining Christmas. ✝️

[@rosalrosa5346]

Thank Father Chris this is most i 🎄mportant to know. Share to all mine friends

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you for sharing Rosa and God bless you

[@luzvargas76]

AMAZING VIDEO THANK YOU THANK YOU❤💞🙏GOD BLESS YOU KEEP YOU SAFE AND IN THE HANDS OF GOD

[@alexandermaciag377]

Merry Christmas every one around the world- 12/25/2021. Thank you to all who have become Marian Priest and are, and also Marian helper and are. This is a great blessing of love that grows like the mustard seed...

[@rosiegirl2485]

Merry Christmas to you too Alexander! May God bless you and your family through the coming new year! ❤🎄❤

[@ivyferia811]

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[@ritadahn1882]

Linus brings tears to my eyes and yes, my children loved that tradition every Christmas!

[@katherinem7835]

We give all the glory to Our Lord Jesus Christ 🙏 .

[@veronicapece-burch7170]

Thanks Fr. Chris, I have been raised Catholic. I’m over 50 yrs old and I have learned so much from your video about Christmas. 🎄🕷️🕸️🎅🏻 🕯️⭐️ This was sent to me by my first cousin, Liz. I will share it with those that believe and others that might question the faith. ✝️ God bless you with a long and healthy life. You are one of the most interesting priests I have ever seen. I will pray for the ministry to strive. Merry Christmas Father. ❣️

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you so much Veronica and God bless you for helping us share the message of mercy.

[@Spiritof76Catholic]

Father said, “Amazing what our kids don’t know!” The sad reality is most Catholics (including myself) don’t know or have only a vague idea of these things Father just taught us about Christmas because we aren’t being taught by the Church anymore. Hopefully that will change. Thank you Fr. Alar for this wonderful video and amazing teaching tool that should be played in every Catholic parish, school, etc. around the world. I will send it to everyone I know. Merry Christmas!

[@michelleszetoh379]

Great to know all things represent.

[@jennaong6756]

Father Chris, i have learnt so much abt being Catholic In the past few weeks since I stumbled upon one of your clips, compared to the many years I got baptised many years ago. You have made me love God more and more and know our Father better. ♥️ God bless you abundantly.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

God bless you and thank you for joining us

[@jennaong6756]

@@DivineMercy_Official its been my morning must-do the moment i wake up. Thank you so much for being here for us. Lots of love from Singapore!

[@kellysmith5873]

I was raised Protestant, and became Catholic going on 3 years, and I NEVER knew that 12 Days of 🎄 is connected with the Catechism. I grew up hearing that song every 🎄. It's 1 of those songs that everyone hears on the radio either decorating their homes for 🎄, or in a department store, or shopping mall every 🎄.

[@pattychavas1762]

Thank you Fr. Chris . I have learned so much all topics you've covered about Christmas .

[@kevinbarnyak7806]

Again you outdid yourself Father. Thank you for explaining the true meaning of our Christian Christmas traditions. I have heard a lot lately about Christmas being a pagan holiday and you clarified my concern so now I can bake cookies, send cards and set up the tree. Have a great Christmas and God bless. Kevin and Suzie🎄🎁

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Yes, it is totally Christian and we need to celebrate it!

[@kevinbarnyak7806]

Our house will be decorated this year. Come Lord Jesus come!

[@Alwaysherethere]

Oh thank you, I've heard that that our traditions were stolen from the pagans❤

[@ninakosi7979]

I am a Marian helper…. God bless, Father Chris. Merry Christmas .

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you for being part of our Marian family Nina!

[@jovillegas2512]

Merry Christmas from the Philippines Fr. Alar and to the MIC Community.

[@paulpark4967]

May God bless us this Christmas Amen

[@AngelGonzalez-ng9ve]

Love your videos and the way you explain the topics in full detail. I use to think that some of christmas came fr Paganism origin, or at least some of it. Thank you Father for this informative video. God bless you and your ministry.. 👍🏼👌🏼🙌🏼🙏🏼😇🕊️🕊️

[@winifredfew7336]

Thank you Farther.. very good information. I hope I take it all in. Might have to listen twice. I did share this! Merry Christmas

[@lisdeo125]

Thank you very much Father Chris, this was a great talk we as a family sat down and watched it. So amazed with information and the depth of our Catholic faith. God Bless You Father you are gift from God to proclaim his message. Take care and have Great Christmas. Also father I purchased the E book explaining the faith and reading it thank you very much again it’s awesome 🙏

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you Lislie and God bless your family!

[@merrilydiop9135]

Everyone at Christmas Time should listen to this! Great teaching!

[@treese6492]

Merry Christmas!

[@miriamnagy2034]

Thank you 🙏🏻 Father for your teaching,yes we celebrate St. Nicolas in my country Slovakia it’s 6 of December and kids are so happy they receive little gifts from St. Nicolas,we never had Santa 🎅🏻 and on 24 December Jesus with angels bringing the tree 🌲 and gifts 🎁 under the tree 🌲,Santa is only commercial,and for unbelievers

[@Mecita654]

Thank You Fr Chris!We love your video always! Very informative!God bless You all Marian Priests! and all Priests all over the world!🙏🌷♥️

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you for joining us and God bless you!

[@ladangharimau5712]

Father Chris Alar thank you for your insight and inspiration in details for Facts of Christmas: How Traditions Came To Be.

[@nicholaslovesmusic]

What a wealth of information is contained in these talks. Thank you! I will listen for a third time tonight!

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you and God bless you

[@veronicabradley5433]

I love your lectures, Fr. Alar! God bless you for enlightening us.

[@katiedid8192]

My parents always put up the Christmas tree on Christmas Eve after we kids went to bed.

[@dawnvittorio244]

I never heard that about tinsle. My Mom always used it and I do too. And everyone hates it because it is messy. Now it has new meaning. I have been wanting to buy that book too. So now I will. What a beautiful lesson Father, the entire lesson. Just beautiful! Thank you!

[@hiimdominic3780]

Merry early CHRISTMAS EVERYONE 👼✝️⛄🎄🦌⛪🙏❤️💙❤️🙏🛐

[@mariaperron3341]

This was my part in the Christmas Play at Castle Jr. College in Windham, NH. Perfect!!!

[@tessflores785]

Thank you, Fr. Chris . Now, I understand more the beauty of Christmas tradition. It is all Catholic. God bless you, Fr. Chris and all Marian Fathers for keeping us glued to our Faith.

[@tessflores785]

Merry Christmas Fr. Chris, Fr. Kaz, Fr. Anthony, Fr. Bob, Fr. Mariusz, Fr. Ron, Fr. John, Fr. Gabriel, Fr. Tyler and Fr. Matthew.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you Tess for joining us and God bless you!

[@annasvachova]

Great lesson! I listen from Prague lot of them... God bless you father!

[@rhondasmith8677]

Thank you Fr.Chris Alar!!!! 🙏💖

[@bdloubier]

May God Bless you and May you shine with the light of Jesus Christ ❤🙏✝️🌹🕊

[@tonysialu]

Thank God Fr. Chris for all your teaching, and all your talks, thank God for technology, It makes me understand more about our catholic faith. Thank you for your faithful service to the people of God. May God’s abundant blessings be upon you now and always...