The Catholic calendar has several ways to divide the Christmas season. The Church’s Western liturgical tradition sees Christmas as an octave, an eight-day celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. The ...

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Chest pain that feels like pressure or tightness could be a sign of heart disease. Having shortness of breath can result from complications like heart attacks or heart failure. Skin color changes, ...