The tradition of Advent will help your children grow in their love for Jesus who came and is coming again soon ...

“Prayer is a big part of Advent. It’s a way to grow closer to God, especially with intentionality during this season,” Frei ...

As the season of Advent draws to a close, four local clergy have offered their perspectives of the importance of Advent as it ...

Sisters all over the world share how Advent offers hope and needed silence after a year rife with uncertainty that follows ...

People gathered Tuesday night at Murray Baptist Church for a community candlelight Christmas Eve Service to enjoy music, a ...

Lighting Christmas candles is an age-old tradition that has great religious significance all across the globe.

Does your congregation have any special or unusual Advent or Christmas customs? Are there any that are characteristic of your ...

While Jews light their Menorahs during the eight days of Hanukkah, Christians usually light their Advent candles over four weeks, one per week, during the time leading up to Christmas as “part of the ...

A way to symbolize this time is to set out an advent wreath and candles. The candles are typically placed on the wreath and each one has its own meaning that is meant to focus on the different ...

1. Advent wreath: German in origin, the Advent wreath is probably the most popular Advent custom. The wreath consists of a ...

Those simple chocolate advent calendars you can find at the dollar store are all good, well, and fine, but if you’re looking for something a little flashier, you’re in luck. From Swarovski crystals to ...

It’s the perfect snack, martini garnish, and girl dinner star. Now, the mighty olive takes candle form for the 14th day of ...