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.

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 ...

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.

As the holiday season approaches, faith leaders in the Sonoma Valley are inviting their communities to embrace the spiritual and cultural traditions that define Hanukkah, Advent, and Christmas. From ...

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

Hang a stocking for Jesus. Fill it with notes and prayer intentions during Advent. You can pray for those intentions in the ...

Advent “Coming” begins a new liturgical year for the Church and celebrates three comings of Christ: His birth into history 2000 years ago, which split time into BC/AD (contemplate that); his coming at ...

Influencers are unboxing high-end Advent calendars from beauty, food and lifestyle brands. But when I was a kid, this holiday tradition started in the church.

We light the Advent candle, pray in a spirit of hope and go on to enjoy our dinner. This first week of Advent is making its way to the second when we will light the candle of hope and that of peace.