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

The Finding Jesus toy is an incredible tool for children to learn about advent as it introduces them to the story of ...

St. Francis students delivered books to kids at Gesu as part of the 9th annual Advent Book Drive. Some older students stayed ...

As our blended family grew, our holiday traditions shifted — from expanding Christmas to embracing new rituals that match who ...

Area houses of worship are invited to share their news for our free weekly listings. Email information to Mercury Editor Tony ...

Matthew’s genealogy of Christ reminds me of that peculiar bunch.

This weekend we celebrate the fourth of Advent, the Advent of Love. After hope, peace and joy, love is the ultimate gift, not ...

With the Vatican's Nativity scene and huge Christmas tree glittering in the Roman sun behind him, David Henrie reflected on ...

Need a little Christmas? This small southern Utah town goes big — and a little bit Swiss — with its holiday lights and traditions.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle pulled back the curtain on their private life with their kids, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, in anticipation of the holidays. Harry, 41, and Meghan, 44, released ...

Funeral plans have been shared for Ella Cook, AL native and a Brown University student who died in the campus shooting last ...

You have to give the same present to everyone for the rest of your life. What is it? A book. Maybe a Seamus Heaney. I like to ...