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

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

As Mrs Sheila Knowles read the 4th verse of the Holly & the Ivy, Jenny Earl lit the 3rd Advent candle at Ruan. The third candle for joy was known as the John the Baptist candle, who told of the King ...

Mumbai: The season of Advent that marks the countdown to Christmas is midway through. The observance began Nov 30 and will ...

Advent “Coming” begins a new liturgical year for the Church and celebrates three comings of Christ: His birth into history 2000 years ago, which split time into BC/AD (contemplate that); his coming at ...

Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia share a rare video of their children: In the clip on Instagram, they show all four ...

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – As Christians around the world observe Advent, the wreath serves as a symbol of Jesus' impending birth. The ...

Hang a stocking for Jesus. Fill it with notes and prayer intentions during Advent. You can pray for those intentions in the ...

As the holiday season approaches, faith leaders in the Sonoma Valley are inviting their communities to embrace the spiritual and cultural traditions that define Hanukkah, Advent, and Christmas. From ...

Influencers are unboxing high-end Advent calendars from beauty, food and lifestyle brands. But when I was a kid, this holiday tradition started in the church.

As your servant St. Francis prayed on a long-ago day, “Make me an instrument of your peace: where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where ...

We tapped SI Swimsuit model Penny Lane to share her top four wellness-related gifts for friends and family this holiday ...