In today's episode, Chloe and Joe discuss when the Christmas season really begins, the difference between tithing, almsgiving, and charitable giving (they're not all the same!), and why to check your heart before you give charitably. For full show notes, including links to the Vatican's Directory on Popular Piety that we mentioned in this week's episode, head over to CathPod.com. To support The Catholic Podcast, support Holy Family School of Faith! You can find more about their mission at SchoolofFaith.com.