The word "advent" means "coming," and the month of December is the season of Advent where we wait expectantly and get our hearts ready for Christmas and the celebration of Christ's birth. A way to ...

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

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 ...

Give your dining table a dose of Christmas cheer with Martha's festive mini wreaths that couldn't be easier to create ...

This period, known as Emmanuel or "God with us," shifts the focus from anticipation to presence. Five candles burn on the ...

In some denominations, Advent is also celebrated by the lighting of an Advent wreath, which represents Jesus coming as a light through the darkness, explains Dynamic Catholic. Set in front of the ...

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

MANILA, Philippines —With Christmas comes the Advent season which, in Medieval times, was a period of fasting and a time when people’s thoughts were focused on the expected second coming of Christ ...

The Christmas countdown is officially on, and hundreds of brands have dropped their 2025 advent calendars. Long gone are the days of just having a simple chocolate calendar; now you can get calendars ...

'Tis (almost) the season of chestnut roasting, holiday baking and mulled wine drinking. It's also about time to start readying your home for Christmas. The holidays are a great time for decorating, ...