The Father Weiser Series

Ever wondered why Catholics celebrate the way we do? Where our beloved holiday traditions came from, what they originally meant, and how they became part of the life of the Church?

Father Francis X. Weiser, S.J., devoted three delightful and thoroughly researched books to answering just such questions. An Austrian Jesuit priest closely associated with the famous Trapp family—and considered by many to have been the ghostwriter of their beloved Around the Year with the Trapp Family—Father Weiser explored the history and meaning of the Church's feasts, from the solemn ceremonies of her liturgy to the lively customs of Christian homes and communities.

Together, these three beautifully illustrated classics take readers through the entire liturgical year:

• The Christmas Book — Discover the history of Christmas celebrations, from the earliest Christian observances to carols, crèches, Christmas trees, Saint Nicholas, and countless other beloved traditions.

• The Easter Book — Follow the Church from Septuagesima through Lent, Holy Week, and Easter, uncovering the origins of ancient observances and the customs surrounding the greatest feast of the Christian year.

• The Holyday Book — Complete the cycle with Pentecost, Corpus Christi, Marian feasts, and the saints throughout the seasons, discovering fascinating traditions both familiar and forgotten.

More than collections of historical curiosities, these books reveal how the Catholic Faith once shaped the rhythm of everyday life—and invite us to recover a richer understanding and more joyful celebration of the Church's feasts.

Enjoy all three volumes together and save 15%!