Christmas

The twelve days. White or gold, the Gloria restored, and the crib at the centre of the building.

The colour

White is festal — Christmas, Easter, and the feasts of the Lord. Many parishes use gold on the greatest of them. Colour in Christmas: white.

What changes in the service

The full festal shape: Gloria, Creed, and the seasonal acclamations.

SundayHQ calls this the festal shape. Applying it does not disturb your parish's own texts — it includes or omits the seasonal parts and leaves everything else where you put it.

Christmas in Year A

First Sunday of ChristmasMatthew 2:13-23 Second Sunday of ChristmasJohn 1:(1-9), 10-18

Christmas in Year B

First Sunday of ChristmasLuke 2:22-40 Second Sunday of ChristmasJohn 1:(1-9), 10-18

Christmas in Year C

First Sunday of ChristmasLuke 2:41-52 Second Sunday of ChristmasJohn 1:(1-9), 10-18

Questions

What colour is used in Christmas?

White. White is festal — Christmas, Easter, and the feasts of the Lord. Many parishes use gold on the greatest of them.

What changes in the service during Christmas?