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

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 ...

Every year in December, the world celebrates Christmas. This article will explain the origins and meaning of Christmas and ...

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

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 ...

Practicing Las Posadas doesn’t break from such traditions as much as deepen their meaning.

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

If you’re in search of some much-needed holiday cooking inspiration, let Meghan Markle help you. The Duchess of Sussex’s ...

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

From robin redbreasts to holly, mistletoe to wreaths, it’s a time to embrace our native species and to enjoy all the stories, myths and tales us humans have woven around them. Does your local area or ...

MELISSA Haworth, a mum-of-three on Brisbane’s southside, says her children are bursting with excitement as they wait for Jesus’ coming on Christmas Day. “That’s what you want,” she said with a laugh, ...