Russian Orthodox icon of the Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian, 18th century (Iconostasis from the Church of the Transfiguration, Kizhi Monastery. St. John is celebrated on Day 3 of Yuletide.
I once saw a special on Mardi Gras where people celebrating the week in New Orleans were asked what “Mardi Gras” meant. The vast majority,…
