In some denominations, Advent is also celebrated by the lighting of an Advent wreath, which represents Jesus coming as a ...

An Advent wreath is circular and symbolizes everlasting life and unending love. The arrangement is used to put our attention ...

The word "advent" means "coming," and the month of December is the season of Advent where we wait expectantly and get our hearts ready for Christmas and the celebration of Christ's birth. A way to ...

Christmas is often synonymous with Advent. In each part of the world, Christmas is celebrated in different ways, or not at ...

The first candle of the Advent wreath is known in some traditions as the “hope candle” or the “prophet’s candle.” It reminds us of the prophets of Israel who looked forward to God doing something new ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When I close my eyes and imagine the holidays, one of the first things that comes to mind is the season's ...

We can choose differently. The second week of Advent focuses on peace. We feel the word's weight when we say it slowly. Peace ...

The Christian season of Advent, which begins this Sunday, is a four-week period of preparation for Christmas. Advent's themes of hope, peace, joy, and love are symbolized by lighting candles, moving ...