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

An Advent wreath is circular and symbolizes everlasting life and unending love. The arrangement is used to put our attention ...

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

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

Wreaths, candles and calendars. These are sure signs of Advent for many Christian groups around the world. But what is Advent exactly? The word Advent derives from the Latin adventus, which means an ...

This year I’ve switched gears, opting for a new mother-daughter tradition that inspired me to slow down and savor the season.

We are gearing up for an oncoming slalom of holidays in the days ahead. That includes Advent. Here’s what you should know about observing Advent, traditions of the season and more. Advent, from ...

Advent's Lent-like waiting period is exactly why churches do not immediately whip out Christmas trees at the end of Ordinary ...

As Christians around the world observe Advent, the wreath serves as a symbol of Jesus’ impending birth. The Advent season is ...

Advent is linked to the Advent wreath, made from a circle of evergreen leaves used to represent eternal life. There are also four candles, one for each of the Sundays ’til Christmas. Some add a fifth ...