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

As we look forward to celebrating Our Lord’s birth, our annual guide offers meaningful gifts for family and friends. Curated ...

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How did decorated trees, cut-out cookies and stockings by the fireplace become Christmas symbols? Christmas symbols we all ...

Northern Europe's winter draws tourists despite its chill, luring many to festive Christmas markets, especially in Germany where Dresden and other cities attract millions. Saxony offers diverse market ...

Amidst the Cardinal’s outrage and in the face of the spiritual might of the Catholic Church, she stood her ground as ...

Enniskerry Parish of Powerscourt with Kilbride Services of Worship in St. Patrick’s Church, for this Sunday The Second Sunday before Advent: 11.30am All Age Service. Service of Worship in St. Brigid’s ...

Everyone is invited to the 2025 “Hanging of the Greens” service at Trinity Church in Lewisburg on the first Sunday in Advent, Nov. 30. This dramatic service begins in silence and darkness as those in ...

For your faithful people, Lord, life is changed, not ended.” (Funeral Liturgy, Preface for the Dead) As we enter into November, I often think about how remembering is not merely an act of the mind, it ...

Picture this: a cosy festive evening, the Christmas tree lights are twinkling, delicious food is spread out on the table, and the soft glow of candles flicker on your coffee table. If you're after ...

Whether you are securing a present for the glamorous grandma who wants for nothing or the particular aunt who has everything, a candle is always failsafe gifting idea. Lighting a candle is about so ...

The Christmas countdown is officially on, and hundreds of brands have dropped their 2025 advent calendars. Long gone are the days of just having a simple chocolate calendar; now you can get calendars ...