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

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

Here’s a quick explanation of what Advent means for Christians and Catholics, and the origins behind some other Christmas ...

Advent begins this year on Sunday, Dec. 3. 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 ...

Advent is the time of preparation to receive the grace of Christmas the only way we Christians can truly prepare: clinging to ...

Despite their seemingly secular modern-day iteration — featuring wine, chocolate or other products — Advent calendars ...

Among the traditions associated with the lead-up to Christmas is Advent. Whether you celebrate the season with calendars, candles or prayers, Advent is a time of reflection and preparation. Advent is ...

During the liturgical season of Advent, many churches opt to display an Advent wreath as a way to mark the days and weeks leading up to Christmas and the birth of Jesus Christ. But what is an Advent ...

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 ...

On Friday, people young and old started to take part in the holiday time tradition of the Advent calendar. So what is the story behind this time-honored tradition and how did it come to mainstream ...