This time, I set out to forge something both functional and symbolic - an Advent candle holder. Using traditional techniques, ...

Advent is the perfect time to make a retreat, and opportunities abound, whether it's overnight retreats, days of reflection, parish missions or evening events. Stepping away from the hustle and bustle ...

Many of the popular 2024 Advent calendars have sold out already at this point in the season, but if you hurry, some options can still be ordered to finish out December.

Discover the significance of Advent, a season of waiting and preparation before Christmas. Learn about its themes and traditions.

The Advent wreath first appeared in Germany in 1839 when a Lutheran minister working at a mission for children created a wreath of the wheel of a cart, placing 20 small red candles and four large ...

Every year, Advent quickly approaches, and by the time it’s over, many Catholics are left saying, “I wish I’d done more to have a prayerful Advent.” “This time of the year is so busy that even with ...

Advent is observed for the four Sundays preceding Christmas. In addition to the regular actions that characterize corporate worship, like preaching and teaching, an Advent wreath is displayed in full ...

1. Advent wreath: German in origin, the Advent wreath is probably the most popular Advent custom. The wreath consists of a ring of evergreens with four candles — three purple and one pink — to ...

While Catholics use an Advent wreath with four candles representing hope, faith, joy, and peace, Orthodox Christians traditionally focus on fasting and prayer. Based on this element, we could argue ...

Marge Fenelon shares 13 traditions and devotions that can make your Advent season more meaningful and fruitful.