The fourth Sunday of Advent is symbolized by lighting the final candle on the wreath, representing love. This Advent season ...

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.

We, like Joseph, are invited to empty ourselves, choosing to abandon anything that can get in the way of our union with God or our collaboration with God's design for creation.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Scandinavian Christmas décor is all about candlelight, handcrafted accents, and nostalgic charm. Get 5 ideas for bringing the ...

Yet, even darkness offers some unique blessings. In her book, "In Praise of the Dark," the Rev. Barbara Brown Taylor writes ...