Aleteia logoAleteia logoAleteia
Friday 29 March |
Good Friday
Aleteia logo

Daily Poll: How do you feel about Christmas on a Sunday?

web-christmas-day-of-the-week-pd

Public Domain

The Daily Catch - published on 12/19/16

Please consider a gift for Aleteia!
Help us spread the joy of Christ's victory.
Aleteia depends on your support.

Join our Lenten Campaign 2024.

DONATE NOW

This Christmas falls on a Sunday, a fact that spurred Tom Hoopes to share a conversation he had with one of his offspring. He tries to explain to a kid why Christmas doesn’t really fit in any day of the week. Some of it was a stretch but there were some good points:

“Think of the absurdity of Christmas on a Monday,” I said. “Umm … not feeling it,” said my offspring. “How long will Week 4 of Advent be this year?” I asked. “Duh. A week long.” “That’s right, but when Christmas is on a Monday how long is Week 4 of Advent?” “Ah-ha. Just one day. Just that Sunday. You’re right! That is weird.” “And how about Christmas on Tuesday?” I asked. “What about it?” “What is the Monday before a Christmas Tuesday?” “Christmas Eve.” “And what is the day before that?” “A Sunday Mass day.” “It’s too much, all in a row like that.” “Hmmm,” thought the child. “It does seem stupid to have Christmas on a Tuesday.” “Totally,” I said. “But don’t say stupid. Say ‘silly.’” “Whatever. Christmas on Tuesday is silly.

Time for the most straight forward poll we’ve ever run on the Daily Catch!


Support Aleteia!

Enjoying your time on Aleteia?

Articles like these are sponsored free for every Catholic through the support of generous readers just like you.

Thanks to their partnership in our mission, we reach more than 20 million unique users per month!

Help us continue to bring the Gospel to people everywhere through uplifting and transformative Catholic news, stories, spirituality, and more.

Support Aleteia with a gift today!

jour1_V2.gif
Daily prayer
And today we celebrate...




Top 10
See More