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

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

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

December though Down Under is summertime. Families go to the beach at Christmastime, as Jews in Sydney were at Bondi Beach ...

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

Mumbai: The season of Advent that marks the countdown to Christmas is midway through. The observance began Nov 30 and will ...

“Dear friends, Advent is the season of the presence and expectation of the eternal. For this very reason, it is in a ...

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

Bella Vista Community Church, 75 E. Lancashire Blvd., is an evangelical interdenominational church. The BVCC Sanctuary Choir Christmas Cantata "Noel Celebration," will take place at 10 a.m. Dec. 21.

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 ...

I have always been fascinated by John the Baptist’s appearance, demeanor, and character. He embodied passion, austerity, ...

As the midwinter darkness enfolds us, we can make time for contemplation as much as action, prayer as much as protest.