A long-standing custom of Christmastide is the baking of mincemeat pies, a tradition reaching back to the 11th century.
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October 31, 2025
All Saints Day & The Last Sunday of the Church Year: Stir-Up Sunday Pudding
This theme of Christ’s coming ties All Saints’ Day to the Last Sunday of the Church Year.
October 1, 2025
Reformation Day: Lutheran Celebration and Reformationbrötchen
Each October, the Church Year gives Lutherans something to look forward to
September 1, 2025
Holy Cross Day & St. Michael and All Angels: Home Altars and Blackberry Crumble
In September, the church changes her focus to the End Times and our Lord’s final victory over sin, death and the devil for us on the cross.
August 1, 2025
St. Mary Lavender Cookies and Gardens
Mary is a prime example of receptive faith, of hearing the Word of God and submitting to it.
May 30, 2025
Two Saints of Summer: J.S. Bach Kugelhopf
Both John the Baptist and J.S. Bach serve as examples of how Christians reflect the light of Christ.
May 22, 2025
Mercy conference celebrates truth
The “Mercy: Love Throughout Life” conference was held in Irvine, Calif.; St. Louis; and online.
April 30, 2025
Eastertide: Lamb Cake and Ascension Picnicking
As the Easter celebration continues (this year through the entire month of May), Christians will run into another important marker of the season: Ascension Day.
April 28, 2025
Coming of Age in the Digital World
This installment addresses the challenges teens and twenty-somethings face in the digital world.
April 7, 2025
Parenting in the Digital World
This installment provides practical advice on parenting and raising children in the digital age.
March 28, 2025
Holy Triduum: Hot Cross Buns
One Triduum tradition deserves particular mention: hot cross buns.
March 17, 2025
Illinois ‘Homeschool Act’ has parents, schools concerned
The presidents of the three LCMS districts in Illinois have issued a joint letter sharing the concerns with members of LCMS churches and schools.
February 28, 2025
Lent: Three Disciplines & Pretzels
Christians will find many historic customs associated with this penitential season of Lent.
February 3, 2025
Grant will support nurturing children’s faith through worship
The $750,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. is funded through Lilly Endowment’s Nurturing Children Through Worship and Prayer Initiative.
February 1, 2025
Candlemas: Candles, Crepes and Compline
The Feast of the Purification of Mary and the Presentation of our Lord falls on Feb. 2.
January 1, 2025
Epiphany Traditions: King Cake & House Blessing
The season of Epiphany begins on Jan. 6. In this season, Jesus’ revelation is everywhere.