This cookbook is a standard in our home and in the homes of many friends and relatives. I've given away many copies because it has brought so much richness not only to our cuisine but to our feast day celebrations and liturgical seasons. Many of the recipes have stories of origin thus adding to their significance in our family celebrations. There is an entire section devoted to Advent including saint days celebrations during the Advent season, including St. Nicholas & St. Lucy. She even gives ideas of gifts to make, edible ones that is and tons of cookie recipes too! In addition you can plan your Christmas eve and Christmas day meals from this book but not only that you will have recipes and ideas to help you celebrate through the entire Christmas season through Epiphany, including a King's cake, St. Stephen's horseshoes, Coventry God-cakes, St. Basil's bread and so much more!