Among the traditions associated with the lead-up to Christmas is Advent. Whether you celebrate the season with calendars, ...

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 ...

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 ...

What would Advent be without the Advent wreath? We present three do-it-yourself Advent wreath ideas - step-by-step ...

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 ...

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 ...

For many people who observe Christian traditions, Advent is a special season that begins on Dec. 1 and lasts until Dec. 24, leading up to the celebration of Jesus Christ’s birth at Christmas. As the ...

CEBU, Philippines - Although the symbolism of the Advent Wreath and the Advent Candles can be more meaningful in the northern countries, it can also be meaningful for us. In the northern countries, ...

Once filled with candy, Advent calendars now pour whiskey instead—transforming December into a nightly tasting across the ...