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 ...

Christmas village collectors will love this Christmas wreath. It is adorned with hand-crafted and hand-painted houses by ...

Advent begins this year on Sunday, Nov. 30. Most Catholics — even those who don’t often go to Mass — know that Advent involves a wreath with candles, possibly a “calendar” of hidden chocolates, and ...

There are some ways to keep your wreath looking a fresh for as long as possible so you can keep the magic alive throughout ...

One of the most exciting things about counting down to Christmas is having a good old snoop at our neighbours’ festive facades on a chilly late-night walk. Who’s got their tree up? Who’s gone to town ...