Charleston area pastors, including Rev. Eric Manning of Mother Emanuel AME, share what it means that Jesus was born as we head into the Christmas season.

Although Advent calendars have become hot-ticket items, they still reflect their ancient Christian meaning, writes Matthew Robert Anderson.

Our modern English word "Noel" is derived from the Middle English word nowel and means "a shout of joy or Christmas song." ...

When I was growing up in the Baptist Church, having an Advent wreath with lighted candles was never something that was a part of the services. I never saw an ...

There is more to the Advent calendar we see in shops. Why not embrace meaningful traditions, light candles weekly, reflect on ...

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

Hannukkah, the Jewish festival of lights, where a candle is lit for eight days, and the Australian tradition of carols by ...

NOLA Catholic Parenting blogger/columnist Stacy Lamorte grew up knowing the importance of the Advent Wreath during Christmas.

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

The Schools Singing Programme held its annual Advent Mass, led by Archbishop Eamon Martin, in the beautiful surroundings of ...