Happy Nativity Fast to you.
Via Wikipedia,
The Nativity Fast, is a period abstinence and penance practiced by the Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, and Eastern Catholic Churches, in preparation for the Nativity of Christ, (December 25). The fast is similar to the Western Advent, except that it runs for 40 days instead of four weeks. The fast is observed from November 15 to December 24, inclusively.
Sometimes the fast is called Philip’s Fast (or the Philippian fast), as it traditionally begins on the day following the Feast of St. Philip the Apostle (November 14).
(HT Rub-a-Dub)
UPDATE: Figures that Papa Johns picks now to roll out ordering via text messaging. Well, now I really can’t wait for Christmas!
