There is more to the Advent calendar we see in shops. Why not embrace meaningful traditions, light candles weekly, reflect on ...

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

Advent is a season of expectation. In the liturgy of these weeks, a recurrent theme is God’s closeness to humanity. The Old ...

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

Devlyn Brooks is an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and serves Faith Lutheran Church in ...

When I was much younger (but old enough for some serious crafting), I designed a two-dimensional Advent wreath from construction paper and thumbtacked it to my bedroom wall. Each Sunday during the ...

"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing" (1 Thessalonians 5:16-17). The third Sunday of Advent marks a pivotal change in the liturgical season of Advent, Fr. Jeffrey Kirby told Fox News Digital. Kirby ...

Deacon Greg Kandra provides a reflection on the readings and Gospel for the Second Sunday of Advent, Dec. 7, 2025.

Fremantle has acquired international distribution and production rights to “The Advent Calendar,” an original festive-themed dating format.

Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. Traditionally, Advent calendars are designed to count down the days ...

The silent flicker of an Advent wreath or soft hymns calling for Emmanuel may elude us in the busyness that has become a culturally hectic time of year. Unlike Jesus, who forces nothing upon us, the ...

By Patrick Schmadeke Evangelization in the World Today It’s time to say goodbye to fall decor. We’ll trade out the ...Read ...