A Harbourtown Christmas

Introducing DIY Home for the Holidays

We're making DIY affordable, easy and fun with our DIY Home for the Holidays blog series. Check back every Wednesday to see new simple seasonal DIY crafts.

Hope for the holidays? Start with your Christmas tree

Give new purpose to your Christmas tree — and new meaning to your Christmas.

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

How Most of Our Christmas Traditions Began In the 1800s

Our modern conception of Christmas celebrations really began in the 1800s, when Santa Claus, Christmas trees, and other traditions took hold.

What's Your Christmas About?

Artist Eric Samuel Timm wonders whether Christmas is simply a part of the landscape--like a traffic light.

'A Very RELEVANT Christmas' Is Here to Get You in the Christmas Spirit

It's December 1, which means that only the Scroogiest of us is still resisting the pull towards Christmas music. Now, let's be honest, there's a lot of

How Christmas Are You?

People who hate Christmas

Some people are stressed by social obligations and financial concerns

Decorate For The Holidays To Reveal Where You Should Travel This Christmas

How much of a Christmas Enthusiast are you?

Take our test to see how much of a Christmas nut you are!

Which Christmas Carol Are You?

Whether you are "Fa La La"-ing before the Halloween candy is out the door or ba-humbugging until the 24th, there is a Christmas Carol that describes you.

12 Do You Have a Favorite Christmas Carol?

Do you have a favorite Christmas carol? Hi, this is Fr. Rocky with another Advent Inspiration. There must be hundreds of Christmas carols, from many countries and in many languages. St. Josemaría’s favorite is in Spanish, and

As you decorate, guard against Christmas tree syndrome

This week millions of consumers will begin decorating for the holidays, a practice that usually includes putting up and decorating a Christmas tree. It's a

A White Christmas — Reasons Why it May Be Better We May Not Have One [VIDEO]

This Christmas will not be a white Christmas for East Texans. Some people may be sad for this. With all that comes with snow, this might be a blessing. Watch these hilarious videos to feel a little better about our 60 degree ChristmasSure, the dream Christmas eve with snow outside and the fire place crackling sounds nice. When you have to get up early the next morning to shovel it all off the roof, you may not love the white Christmas as…

Cats May Lay Under the Christmas Tree Because It Makes Them Feel Safe — Awww!

According to vets, cats see Christmas trees as safe places to hide that are filled with toys. But you should still keep an eye on your cat near the tree.

Christmas Cactus: How to Grow and Care for Christmas Cactus

In this guide you'll learn the basics on how to care for a Christmas Cactus. Make your home more colorful this year with this beautiful house plant.

If Your Christmas Tree Is Here, You Might Wanna Move It