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

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

The lighting of Advent wreath candles is a cherished Christian tradition. Each candle represents a different value with the ...

In his final reflection for Advent, Deacon Franz Fruehwald explores the quiet and resolute faith of St. Joseph. He shows us ...

During the liturgical season of Advent, many churches opt to display an Advent wreath as a way to mark the days and weeks leading up to Christmas and the birth of Jesus Christ. But what is an Advent ...

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

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 ...

By Larry Efird As a child, I was fortunate to grow up in a church which acknowledged and celebrated each season of the liturgical year. All those periodic color changes of altar cloths and choir robe ...

In late fall, after all the Halloween candy has been consumed and the fall décor removed from store clearance aisles, we step ...