The Advent wreath is made of four candles and a circle of branches. Before the first candle is lighted, the household gathers for this blessing. In the short days and long nights of Advent, we realize ...

The Advent wreath is made of four candles and a circle of branches. Before the first candle is lighted, the household gathers for this blessing. The blessing of an Advent Wreath takes place on the ...

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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 ...

The festive season is upon us, and brands are releasing their 2025 advent calendars in droves. The classic chocolate calendar has been replaced by a huge amount of options, from beauty and jewellery ...

Guests judge a festive table in seconds, and budgets are tight. One simple centrepiece now shapes the season’s mood. This winter, a wooden Advent wreath from Lidl is quietly setting the tone for ...

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December is fast approaching and savvy shoppers are already finding ways to save money by starting their Christmas shopping early. For those seeking an alternative to the traditional chocolate advent ...

Time and time again, Christ asks us to be present; to engage the world and strive for good. He urges us not to judge but to embrace; to honour not to idolize; to welcome not to shun. He asks us to ...