As Advent begins on November 30, 2025, we explore the rich history and symbolism behind this Christian season of preparation ...

Here’s a quick explanation of what Advent means for Christians and Catholics, and the origins behind some other Christmas ...

Advent is the time leading up to Christmas. Often it is more reflective, contemplative and quiet as opposed to the festival nature of the Christmas celebration. I have used many ...

Advent season is a reminder about the importance of Christ in people’s lives, and prepares them to celebrate Christ’s birth ...

Every year Christmas seems to arrive faster, like a train thundering into the station before we’ve even packed our bags. We ...

For Deacon Franz Fruehwald, Christmas with its decorations and shopping seems to arrive earlier each year. It’s easy to get ...

4. Celebrate St. Lucy’s feast day on Dec. 13 by donning a candle-lit wreath and baking saffron buns. 5. Keep a gratitude ...

The video series will consist of four 12- to 15-minute-long episodes that explore the beauty and meaning of Advent traditions in an engaging and meaningful way and highlight a different cherished ...

The lack of church decor also teaches about the penitential nature of the season. In the weeks leading up to Christmas, the ...

In this episode, Roxane speaks with Father Joel Sember, a Wisconsin priest, about his annual series of books for the Christian season of Advent since 2020.

The Christian season of Advent, which begins this Sunday, is a four-week period of preparation for Christmas. Advent's themes ...

Despite 2025's global wars and crises, the season of Advent reveals how hope endures through the darkness, drawing on ...