One Festive Mama

Day: February 1, 2021

Simple and Fun Valentine’s Day Traditions for Families

Is St. Valentine’s Day a “hallmark holiday”? Probably. Is it totally commercialized? Yep. A bit on the cheesy side? Maybe. Did the Catholic Church remove it from the liturgical calendar in 1969? Yep. Am I going to take advantage of a special day to express my love to my friends and family, anyways? You betcha. …

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My Favorite Tips and Ideas for Celebrating Lent in the Home

It’s hard to believe, but we are just a few short weeks away for the start of Lent. If you aren’t familiar with Lent, it is the liturgical season leading up to Easter. It begins on Ash Wednesday and lasts for 40 days (not counting Sundays). It is a solemn season marked by fasting and …

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