As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, many Christian communities around the world prepare to enter the sacred season of Advent. This four-week period leading up to Christmas is not only a ...

The notes ring out, sweet and clear as we light the second of two candles on our dining table Advent wreath. For Christians ...

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

Each week during Advent has a specific meaning and relevance. In the first week, Catholics will light the first candle. This ...

Each of the four Sundays in Advent has its own theme, typically hope, peace, joy and love. Traditionally, the Advent wreath ...

Advent symbolizes the church’s present situation in these “last days,” according to scripture, as God’s people wait for the ...

Each of the four Sundays in Advent has its own theme, typically hope, peace, joy and love. Traditionally, the Advent wreath with its four candles and sometimes a central fifth, the Christ candle ...

In a captivating homily delivered on the first Sunday of Advent, Rev. Fr. Joy Senanu Kwamla Ofori-Kumeni of the Holy Spirit Cathedral in Accra delved deep into the profound symbolism and historical ...

Advent begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas each year, always falling between Nov. 27 and Dec. 3 and ending on ...

The Church of Scotland has presented a special Advent wreath to the Scottish Parliament for the first time to encourage members and staff to reflect on the true meaning of the season.

At this Christmas when Christ comes, will He find a warm heart? Mark the season of Advent by loving and serving others with ...

The Advent wreath first appeared in Germany in 1839 when ... the four candles traditionally represent hope, faith, joy and peace. The progressive lighting of the candles symbolizes the expectation ...