These saints are remembered because their feasts fall during the Christmas Octave or because their lives are deeply connected to the mystery of Christ’s birth.
PREPARATION : Who is St. Nicholas (“Santa Claus”)
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Saint Nicholas 6th December |
1. Jesus Christ — The Nativity (December 25)
The center of Christmas. We celebrate the Incarnation:
God becoming man to save the world.
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Nativity of the Lord 25th December |
2. The Blessed Virgin Mary — Mother of God (January 1)
Mary gave her “yes” to God and brought Christ into the world.
The Christmas season concludes with her solemn feast.
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Mary, Mother of God 1st January |
3. St. Joseph — Guardian of the Redeemer
Spouse of Mary and protector of the Holy Family.
He sheltered Jesus at Bethlehem and led the family to safety in Egypt.
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Saint Joseph 19th March & May 1st |
4. The Holy Innocents – Feast: December 28
The infants killed by King Herod in Bethlehem.
They are honored as the first martyrs for Christ.
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Holy Innocents 28th December |
5. St. Stephen – Feast: December 26
The first Christian martyr.
He reminds us to witness to Christ even in persecution.
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Saint Stephen 26th December |
6. St. John the Apostle – Feast: December 27
The “beloved disciple,” the apostle of love.
His writings emphasize that God became flesh (John 1:14).
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Saint John , Apostle and Evangelist 27th December |
7. St. Thomas Becket – Feast: December 29
Archbishop of Canterbury, martyred for defending the Church.
His courage echoes the cost of discipleship during the Christmas octave.
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Saint Thomas Becket 29th December |
8. The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph — Sunday after Christmas
The model of Christian family life, unity, and holiness.
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The Holy Family of Jesus and Mary 28th December |
9. St. Sylvester I – Feast: December 31
A pope of the early Church known for holiness and leadership.
Honored on New Year’s Eve.
| St. Sylvester I Pope – 31st December | https://saintmichaelusa.org/1231-St-Sylvester |
10. St. Basil the Great & St. Gregory Nazianzen – January 2
Great teachers of the Church whose feasts fall right after Christmas.
Their writings defend the divinity of Christ.
| St. Basil the Great & St. Gregory Nazianzen 2nd January | https://saintmichaelusa.org/0102-Sts-Basil-Gregory |
11. The Epiphany Saints – Wise Men / Magi
Caspar, Melchior, and Balthazar traditionally represent the nations coming to adore the newborn King.
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Epiphany of the Lord 4th January 2026 |
12. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton – January 4 (USA)
First American-born saint.
Her feast is always within the Christmas season.
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Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton 4th January |
13. St. John Neumann – January 5 (USA)
Known for establishing Catholic schools; also celebrated in the Christmas season.
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Saint John Neumann 5th January |
Summary
Christmas is surrounded by powerful saints who reveal the meaning of the Incarnation:
- Love (St. John)
- Martyrdom (St. Stephen, Holy Innocents, St. Thomas Becket)
- Family and humility (Holy Family, Mary, Joseph)
- Adoration (Magi)
- Holiness in daily life (St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, St. John Neumann)
Christmas is a time to remember the poor.
SAINTS FOR FINANCIAL PROBLEMS
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| Prayers for Poor Families | https://saintmichaelusa.org/poor |
| Prayers to St. Joseph | https://saintmichaelusa.org/saint-joseph/ |
| St Joseph the Worker – 1st May | https://saintmichaelusa.org/0501-St-Joseph-the-Worker |
| St Matthew the Apostle 21st September | https://saintmichaelusa.org/0921-St-Matthew |
| Sts Simon and Jude – 28th October | https://saintmichaelusa.org/st-jude/ |
| St Nicholas 6th December | https://saintmichaelusa.org/1206-St.Nicholas |
| St Vincent De Paul 27th September | https://saintmichaelusa.org/0927-st-Vincent-de-paul |
| St Bernadette Soubirous 18th February | https://saintmichaelusa.org/0418-St-Bernadette |
| St Anthony of Padua 13th June | https://saintmichaelusa.org/0613anthonypadua/ |
| St. Cajetan Gaetano Thiene – 7th August | https://saintmichaelusa.org/0807-St-Cajetan |
| St. Homobonus 13th November | https://saintmichaelusa.org/1113-St-Homobonus |
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