Medieval Christmas

Dec 7, 2025    Jared Ellsworth

As the Church moved from the margins to the mainstream, Christmas shifted from quiet reflection to public celebration. But what did we gain — and what did we lose?

This week, we explore how medieval Christians celebrated Jesus’ birth, the origins of familiar traditions, and how figures like St. Francis called us back to the heart of worship.

Discover what it means to reclaim simplicity, presence, and Christ-centered celebration in a season often shaped by noise and excess.