Advent is the start of the Christian church's liturgical year. It starts four weeks ahead of Christmas, usually the last ...

Advent begins Sunday and for Christians all over the world, it is a season of preparation. Perhaps you've seen or heard of people lighting candles during this season as they look forward to Christmas.

On Friday, people young and old started to take part in the holiday time tradition of the Advent calendar. So what is the story behind this time-honored tradition and how did it come to mainstream ...

This Advent season, a leading expert on Christian persecution around the world and religious freedom issues weighed in on how to stay rooted in faith and key values — and how to remain focused on the ...

The Catholic Courier’s 2025 Advent calendar will feature daily multimedia “treats” and a new contest for the entire family.

I came to Advent as an Umbros-wearing ‘90s kid, sitting in the pews of a predominately Black cathedral in Ohio, waiting for someone to light a candle so the show could go on. Advent was a long yellow ...

When I was small, we were only allowed paper advent calendars featuring religious tableaux. Stables in Bethlehem; cathedrals.

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. MECHANIC FALLS — The 132nd annual camp meeting of The Advent Christian Camp ...

Advent ‒ which derives from the Latin word "ad-venire," or "to come to" ‒ is the season that includes the four Sundays, and weekdays, leading up to Christmas, according to the United States Conference ...