Advent is four weeks of prayer and preparation for Christians leading up to the arrival of God in Jesus of Nazareth on ...

Now that it's December, the Christmas season is truly upon us. While tradition dictates that you should start an Advent Calendar on Dec. 1 and continue with it every day until Dec. 25, modern Advent ...

An Advent wreath is circular and symbolizes everlasting life and unending love. The arrangement is used to put our attention on the meaning of Christmas. The candles, in particular, put our focus on ...

People around the world celebrate Advent, the period of time each December where Christians prepare for Christmas and wait for the second coming of Jesus Christ. But if your knowledge of Advent begins ...

Just before Thanksgiving, a friend of mine posted an interesting couple of questions on Facebook. The first was from her son, "Mommy, when does Christmas begin?" The second was her own, "When did it ...

“He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts. He has brought down the ...

With December just a couple of weeks away, the holiday season is truly upon us. While tradition dictates that you should start an Advent Calendar on Dec. 1 and continue with it every day until Dec. 25 ...

In the late Middle Ages, Christianity was widespread in Europe and Christmas celebrations every December were the norm in ...

O Lord, How Shall I Meet You” is a perfect Lutheran hymn for the weeks before Christmas, but shoppers will never hear it ...