The term "devil's advocate" was originally the church official appointed to argue against a candidate for sainthood.
In Poland, spiders are common Christmas tree decorations because (according to legend) a spider wove a blanket for Baby Jesus.
St. Nicholas (aka Santa Claus), is buried in Ireland.
Amish dolls are often made without faces to emphasize the fact that "all are alike in the eyes of God".
"Jingle Bells" was first written for Thanksgiving and then became one of the most popular Christmas songs.
Pope Benedict XVI, born Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger on 16 April 1927 is the 265th and the current Pope.
There are 1189 chapters in the Bible: 929 chapters in the Old Testament and 260 chapters in the New Testament.
In Christian theology, there are nine choirs of angels. From highest to lowest, they are: seraphim, cherubim, thrones, dominions, virtues, powers, principalities, archangels, and angels.
One of the holiest Christian holidays is named after a Pagan goddess. The name "Easter" derives from the Anglo-Saxon goddess Eostre, who governed the vernal equinox.
GOD always has something for you, a key for every problem, a light for every shadow, a relief for every sorrow & a plan for every tomorrow.