The word "advent" means "coming," and the month of December is the season of Advent where we wait expectantly and get our hearts ready for Christmas and the celebration of Christ's birth. A way to ...

During the liturgical season of Advent, many churches opt to display an Advent wreath as a way to mark the days and weeks leading up to Christmas and the birth of Jesus Christ. But what is an Advent ...

Churches marked the beginning of the Christmas season Sunday with the lighting of Advent candles and the traditional hanging of the greens on the first day of Advent. “As we hang this greenery and we ...

We are gearing up for an oncoming slalom of holidays in the days ahead. That includes Advent. Here’s what you should know about observing Advent, traditions of the season and more. Advent, from ...

We can choose differently. The second week of Advent focuses on peace. We feel the word's weight when we say it slowly. Peace ...

Wreaths, candles and calendars. These are sure signs of Advent for many Christian groups around the world. But what is Advent exactly? The word Advent derives from the Latin adventus, which means an ...