Treasure The Gift Of The Beloved Son
In his latest document, Pope Francis reflected on the Nativity scene. (Photo: Andreas Böhme) December is almost over and we have gone from preparation mode to the peace...
Category: Christmas
The Season Of Great Expectations
It’s that time of the year again. There has been overeating and overshopping. The malls were filled with children and teenagers. There was the clamour of trolleys...
New ‘army’ took to township’s street
Curious people watched as a young girl dressed in rustic clothes rode a donkey in the streets of Wallacedene township near Kraaifontein in Cape Town. The girl...
Great Things in Small Packages
Have you ever received a really tiny Christmas present and wondered what on earth it could be? Is there actually anything in here at all, I’ve wondered...
A Southern Cross Christmas, 75 years ago
The war-time Christmas edition of The Southern Cross in 1944 was a 12-page affair. GÜNTHER SIMMERMACHER steps into a time-capsule from 75 years ago. In 1944, the...
Archbishop William Slattery: Hold on! You are Christmas!
Christmas, the coming of God as an infant, didn’t happen 2000 years ago, but is happening today, as ARCHBISHOP WILLIAM SLATTERY OFM explains. In their 1990s song “Everybody Hurts”, the...
Blessed Christmas!
More Stories: Advent – What Are We Waiting For? Smell, Feel, Taste – Christmas is Personal Protests Cause Uncertainty in Bethlehem, but for now, Pilgrims Visit The...
Fr Ralph de Hahn: From Vienna to Brooklyn NYC
Short Story By Fr Ralph De Hahn Pastor Jim Dunn was appointed to the parish church on 68th Street in Brooklyn, New York City. He and his...
Christmas Thoughts from 1700 Years Ago
One of the great poets of the ages, St Ephrem of Syria left us with a treasure of profound Christmas reflections. Who was he, and what did...
The History of a Famous Christmas Carol
‘Once In Royal David’s City’ was written as a catechism for children; today it is one of the most beloved Christmas carols. Günther Simmermacher looks at its...
The Big Southern Cross Christmas Quiz
25 questions to test your Christmas knowledge! Compiled by Günther Simmermacher 1.In which country may people wish you Merry Christmas by saying: “Mbotama Malamu!” a) Congo b)...
15 Movies to See at Christmas!
There are many Christmas movies, but how many of them are actually good and edifying? Günther Simmermacher picks 15 seasonal films to see. For Catholics, finding suitable...
