As I mentioned from the very beginning, the time before Nativity—Advent (or “Coming”) in the west, and the fast of Saint Philip the Apostle (due to its beginnings on the eve of this Saint’s feast) or ...

Fr. John Whiteford talks about what Orthodox Christians can do when they are under obligation to participate in secular celebrations during the Nativity Fast. So how should Orthodox Christians deal ...

For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.'” (Luke 2:10-11) The Feast of the Nativity of Jesus is one of the most joyful days of the Orthodox Church. It ...

at 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15. Each year on Nov. 15, 40 days before Christmas, the Eastern Orthodox Church enters the Nativity Fast, or Advent. It is a quiet time of reflection and contemplation of the ...

According to Burger King, it’s the most Whopper-ful time of year, and while traditional advent calendars may feature snowy ...

Freeing us from the curse, He gave us His blessings. Abolishing death, He granted us eternal life. The Feast of the Nativity of Our Most Holy Lady, the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary is celebrated on ...

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From Switzerland’s Basel Christmas Market to Denmark’s Christmas in Tivoli to New York’s Winter Village, here are some of the ...

The nativity story follows Mary and Joseph from being told they will have a baby by the angel Gabriel, through to the birth of Jesus and the visits from the shepherds and wise men. The story of ...

Unlike popular holiday theater tradition counterparts like 'The Nutcracker" or "A Christmas Carol," "Black Nativity" offers a classic story from the African-American perspective. And the beloved ...

The Nativity School community gathered for its inaugural Pickleball Social at The Bridges in Rancho Santa Fe on Oct. 19. Hosted by Tanya and Oscar Maria, the event welcomed players of all skill ...