The Christmas season wouldn’t be the same without music. From beloved carols to rapturous classical compositions, consider attending performances at parishes and schools in the Diocese of Charlotte to spark your Christmas joy. Our Lady of Grace Church in Greensboro will be hosting “Lessons and Carols” at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 29. In Charlotte, St. Matthew Church will have “Children’s Christmas Cantata and Adoration” at 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 22, where children of the parish will present a telling of the Nativity story set to music – followed by family Adoration. Check with your parish to see if any musical events are happening near you.
Jan. 7 marks the feast of the Epiphany of Our Lord when, as tradition holds, Magi from the East came to pay homage to Him, bringing Him gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. This year, consider joining in a French tradition that dates back to the 14th century by baking a “Galette des Rois” or “King Cake.” In northern France, this buttery, flakey dessert is made of pâte feuilleté, puff pastry, and stuffed with a dense, creamy almond paste called frangipane. Visit: www.carolinescooking.com/galette-des-rois-french-king-cake for a step-by-step recipe that your whole family will enjoy.