As Advent quickly approaches and the hustle and bustle of the holiday season begins to make its way into our lives, here are five resources to help you prepare to welcome Jesus this Christmas. Join ...

What's a better way to count down the days until Christmas than with ... pickles? Advent calendars are a popular way to count down to Christmas, with a surprise each day. More traditional Advent ...

Last year, I shared seven ways you can live Advent more intentionally with your Catholic family, including traditions like the Jesse Tree, Advent wreath, “Giving Manger,” Advent reading and more. I ...

Now is the time of anticipation for Christians—the joyful yet serious Advent season, the spiritual lead-up to the time of celebrating the birth of Jesus. Christian publishers have a wide range of ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Food-focused advent calendars targeting adults have become a luxury craze, driven by the unboxing trend. Options ...

We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. Remember the SNL “Christmas Morning” sketch—the one where the whole family unwraps a bounty of perfect gifts ...

The name Advent (From the Latin word Adventus, which signifies a coming) is applied, in the Latin Church, to that period of the year, during which the Church requires the faithful to prepare for the ...

As we listen to these readings for the first Sunday of Advent, we may be perplexed by what we hear. First, Paul’s letter to the Romans urges his listeners to put away what is dark and cultivate the ...

In our experience, holiday magic doesn’t have to stop once the little kid years are over. While it’s already December and within the 24-day timespan of many Advent calendars, the good ones are still ...

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