Advent is the time of year when Catholics anticipate and celebrate the coming of Jesus Christ. On Dec. 2 – the day after the ...

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

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 ...

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

Wreaths are more than a seasonal door decoration. From the shape to the materials, each part of your Christmas wreath has meaningful symbolism.

COMMUNITY SERVICE CAN BE ONE PART OF THE PROGRAM, LIKE MAKING SURE THE WREATHS ARE PERFECT HERE AT THE FORT SMITH NATIONAL CEMETERY." <> "Say, if I don't go to court, that's another fine for a ...

Advent is also a wonderful time to return to the Church. If you’ve been away, the Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids invites you to consider coming back during the seasons of Advent and Christmas.

U.S. military veterans, current servicemembers and hundreds more prepare to lay 2,000-plus wreaths as part of the Wreaths Across America event Dec. 14 in Mays Landing. (Photos by Lori M. Nichols) MAYS ...

Below is the last in a series of excerpts from “Tracing His Promise,” which guides readers through the promise of Christ in the Old Testament, making it a meaningful addition to the Advent season.

AND EVENTUALLY WE CAME ON THE IDEA OF A OF A WREATH. AND WE HAD SO MANY, WE ACTUALLY BUILT TWO WREATHS. SO ONE HERE AND ONE AT MY PARENTS HOUSE IN BALTIMORE COUNTY. AND THESE REALLY ARE MASSIVE ...

Charles, 76, was welcomed to an Advent Service celebrating the strength ... Following the half hour service at The Catholic Church of The Immaculate Conception - also known as the Farm Street ...

Each December on National Wreaths Across America Day, veterans and supporters gather to remember the fallen, honor those who serve, and teach children the value of freedom. This year's event was ...