Christmas
The twelve days from Christmas Day to the eve of Epiphany, marking the birth of Jesus.
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Liturgical color
Gold
The color most Western churches use for Christmas on pulpit cloths, banners and bulletin covers. Colors differ from one tradition to the next.
Christmas 2026
Thursday, December 25, 2025 through Monday, January 5, 2026
2 Sundays in 2026.
Christmas 2027
Friday, December 25, 2026 through Tuesday, January 5, 2027
2 Sundays in 2027.
The Sundays of Christmas, 2026
- Sunday after Christmas January 4
- Sunday after Christmas December 27
Suggested readings for Christmas
Isaiah 9:2-7 · Luke 2:1-20 · John 1:1-14
Seasonal suggestions for planning, not a denominational lectionary.