What are the four candles on Advent wreaths? Where do Advent calendars come from? What is the holiday's true meaning? We've ...

In worship, one common pattern for many years has been to use an Advent wreath, candles and themes of “Hope, Peace, Joy and ...

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

As the great theologian Howard Thurman once wrote, “The light that shines is not the light of a distant star but the light ...

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

As Pilgrims of Hope our Advent observances recall and solidify our hope in the loving mercy of God and in His abiding presence in our lives and in the life of the Church. We prayerfully recognize that ...

For millions of people, for more than 2,000 years, the advent has represented an opportunity to reflect, to anticipate—to ...

Rev. Nancy is most pleased to have the opportunity to preach in her daughter Victoria Rehkugler’s church. Viki, as she is known at GCCC, is a member of the Council of Trustees and will serve as ...

Although stores and radio stations begin blasting Christmas songs long before Thanksgiving, devout Christians don't celebrate ...

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

The Advent wreath has been raised at York Minster, marking the beginning of the Christmas season. Stephen Cottrell, the Archbishop of York, said the raising of the huge wreath and lighting of its ...