Advent begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas. This year, Advent began Nov. 30, the start of the new liturgical year.

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

An Advent wreath is circular and symbolizes everlasting life and unending love. The arrangement is used to put our attention ...

The fourth Sunday before Christmas is called Advent Sunday. It falls at the start of December, or sometimes as in 2025, at ...

During the liturgical season of Advent, many churches opt to display an Advent wreath as a way to mark the days and weeks leading up to Christmas and the birth of Jesus Christ. But what is an Advent ...

Advent's Lent-like waiting period is exactly why churches do not immediately whip out Christmas trees at the end of Ordinary ...

The word "advent" means "coming," and the month of December is the season of Advent where we wait expectantly and get our hearts ready for Christmas and the celebration of Christ's birth. A way to ...

The second candle that we light on the Advent wreath this Sunday reminds us of peace, and Deacon Franz Fruehwald points to ...

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

Devlyn Brooks is an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and serves Faith Lutheran Church in ...