And the proper term is (N)
Memorials, feasts and solemnities:
http://www.ewtn.com/library/liturgy/zlitur240.htm
Lenten Factoids (N)
The pretzel:
http://www.catholiceducation.org/articles/religion/re0535.html
and
http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/activities/view.cfm?id=543
Saints Preserve us (N)
Legends of Mary and Joseph:
The Protoevangelium of James, a 2nd Century A.D. writing of unknown authorship, recounts a legend of the childhood and marriage of Mary. The entire text is available online:
http://www.newadvent.org/fathers/0847.htm
The Golden Legend, a medieval book recounting the lives of the saints, embellished upon the Protoevangelium of James. The entire 7 volume set is available online:
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/basis/goldenlegend/index.asp
Our Salvation History: Warring Nations & a Tricky Twin (T)
Genesis 25:19-34; 27:1-45