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CHARLOTTE — Parish and schools across the Diocese of Charlotte are celebrating the ‘Reason for the Season’ with Christmas performances and special visitors. See all the joy of the Christmas season in photos.

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St. Matthew Parish’s Children’s Nativity was a beautiful celebration of the Christmas story, brought to life by the parish kids.
St. Matthew Parish’s Children’s Nativity was a beautiful celebration of the Christmas story, brought to life by the parish kids.
St. Matthew Parish’s Children’s Nativity was a beautiful celebration of the Christmas story, brought to life by the parish kids.
St. Matthew Parish’s Children’s Nativity was a beautiful celebration of the Christmas story, brought to life by the parish kids.
From angels and shepherds to wise men and the Holy Family, they reminded us all of the true meaning of the season.
From angels and shepherds to wise men and the Holy Family, they reminded us all of the true meaning of the season.
From angels and shepherds to wise men and the Holy Family, they reminded us all of the true meaning of the season.
From angels and shepherds to wise men and the Holy Family, they reminded us all of the true meaning of the season.
St. Patrick community came together at the MACS Fine Arts Center Dec. 12 for its annual Christmas Performance.
St. Patrick community came together at the MACS Fine Arts Center Dec. 12 for its annual Christmas Performance.
This year’s theme, “Joy to the World,” featured Christmas classics by each grade from “Silent Night” and “Away in a Manger” to “O Come, All Ye Faithful” and “Hark, the Herald Angels Sing.”
This year’s theme, “Joy to the World,” featured Christmas classics by each grade from “Silent Night” and “Away in a Manger” to “O Come, All Ye Faithful” and “Hark, the Herald Angels Sing.”
Fifth-grade students took the audience on a special Christmas journey, narrating the story of the birth of Jesus.
Fifth-grade students took the audience on a special Christmas journey, narrating the story of the birth of Jesus.
Santa and Mrs. Claus made a special stop at Our Lady of the Assumption School to spend time the students!
Santa and Mrs. Claus made a special stop at Our Lady of the Assumption School to spend time the students!
The halls were filled with joy, laughter, and holiday cheer as they shared stories, took photos and spread festive spirit.
The halls were filled with joy, laughter, and holiday cheer as they shared stories, took photos and spread festive spirit.
The halls were filled with joy, laughter, and holiday cheer as they shared stories, took photos and spread festive spirit.
The halls were filled with joy, laughter, and holiday cheer as they shared stories, took photos and spread festive spirit.
St. Patrick Cathedral held an Advent and Christmas Concert.
St. Patrick Cathedral held an Advent and Christmas Concert.
St. Patrick Cathedral held an Advent and Christmas Concert.
St. Patrick Cathedral held an Advent and Christmas Concert.
Our Lady of Grace School in Greensboro was filled with the joy and beauty of the Christmas season as it hosted our annual “The Nativity through Song” Christmas Program on Dec. 13.
Our Lady of Grace School in Greensboro was filled with the joy and beauty of the Christmas season as it hosted our annual “The Nativity through Song” Christmas Program on Dec. 13.
Nearly every student at Immaculata School appeared in “The Branch from Jesse's Tree” Dec. 19 on the Thomas E. Orr Stage at Hendersonville High School.
Nearly every student at Immaculata School appeared in “The Branch from Jesse's Tree” Dec. 19 on the Thomas E. Orr Stage at Hendersonville High School.
Nearly every student at Immaculata School appeared in “The Branch from Jesse's Tree” Dec. 19 on the Thomas E. Orr Stage at Hendersonville High School.
Nearly every student at Immaculata School appeared in “The Branch from Jesse's Tree” Dec. 19 on the Thomas E. Orr Stage at Hendersonville High School.
Noah, Abraham, and Moses - all ancestors of Jesus - took the stage before the birth of Christ during the Immaculata Catholic School Christmas play.
Noah, Abraham, and Moses - all ancestors of Jesus - took the stage before the birth of Christ during the Immaculata Catholic School Christmas play.
Canongate has finished the semester singing! Students sang during Mass for St. John the Baptist in Tryon, then spent some time reading poetry by John Merton and St. John of the Cross.
Canongate has finished the semester singing! Students sang during Mass for St. John the Baptist in Tryon, then spent some time reading poetry by John Merton and St. John of the Cross.
Canongate Schola also performed an
Canongate Schola also performed an "O Antiphons" concert to get everyone in the Christmas spirit.
Holy Trinity Middle School students prepare for Christmas.
Holy Trinity Middle School students prepare for Christmas.
Holy Trinity Middle School students perform during a Choral concert.
Holy Trinity Middle School students perform during a Choral concert.
Holy Trinity Middle School students perform during a Choral concert.
Holy Trinity Middle School students perform during a Choral concert.
St. Bernadette did the Newland Christmas parade. Pictured is Kalion Reep, one of our kings.
St. Bernadette did the Newland Christmas parade. Pictured is Kalion Reep, one of our kings.
St. John Lee Korean in Charlotte is all ready for Christmas with a Nativity set out front, snowflakes on the walls, and wreaths on the doors.
St. John Lee Korean in Charlotte is all ready for Christmas with a Nativity set out front, snowflakes on the walls, and wreaths on the doors.
St. John Lee Korean in Charlotte is all ready for Christmas with a Nativity set out front, snowflakes on the walls, and wreaths on the doors.
St. John Lee Korean in Charlotte is all ready for Christmas with a Nativity set out front, snowflakes on the walls, and wreaths on the doors.
King (CopyGood Shepherd Parish in King celebrated Christmas with a celebration Dec. 21.
King (CopyGood Shepherd Parish in King celebrated Christmas with a celebration Dec. 21.
Good Shepherd Parish in King celebrated Christmas with a celebration Dec. 21.
Good Shepherd Parish in King celebrated Christmas with a celebration Dec. 21.
Good Shepherd Parish in King celebrated Christmas with a celebration Dec. 21.
Good Shepherd Parish in King celebrated Christmas with a celebration Dec. 21.
St. Mark Church in Huntersville celebrated the shortest day of the year with a beautiful Advent tradition, the Rorate Mass. Held before dawn, the Mass is celebrated only by candlelight.
St. Mark Church in Huntersville celebrated the shortest day of the year with a beautiful Advent tradition, the Rorate Mass. Held before dawn, the Mass is celebrated only by candlelight.
St. Mark Church in Huntersville celebrated the shortest day of the year with a beautiful Advent tradition, the Rorate Mass. Held before dawn, the Mass is celebrated only by candlelight.
St. Mark Church in Huntersville celebrated the shortest day of the year with a beautiful Advent tradition, the Rorate Mass. Held before dawn, the Mass is celebrated only by candlelight.
St. Mark Church in Huntersville celebrated the shortest day of the year with a beautiful Advent tradition, the Rorate Mass. Held before dawn, the Mass is celebrated only by candlelight.
St. Mark Church in Huntersville celebrated the shortest day of the year with a beautiful Advent tradition, the Rorate Mass. Held before dawn, the Mass is celebrated only by candlelight.
St. Mark Church in Huntersville celebrated the shortest day of the year with a beautiful Advent tradition, the Rorate Mass. Held before dawn, the Mass is celebrated only by candlelight.
St. Mark Church in Huntersville celebrated the shortest day of the year with a beautiful Advent tradition, the Rorate Mass. Held before dawn, the Mass is celebrated only by candlelight.
St. Matthew School second and third-grade after-school Performing Arts Club previewed its fall musical, A Bugz Christmas, for their families Dec. 16.
St. Matthew School second and third-grade after-school Performing Arts Club previewed its fall musical, A Bugz Christmas, for their families Dec. 16.