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

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

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

Here’s a quick explanation of what Advent means for Christians and Catholics, and the origins behind some other Christmas ...

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 ...

For Deacon Franz Fruehwald, Christmas with its decorations and shopping seems to arrive earlier each year. It’s easy to get distracted, which is why Advent helps us stay alert and prepare for the Lord ...

The Wesleyan tradition has a wonderful emphasis on the means of grace. Grace is the power of the Holy Spirit and a means of that grace, that power, is a way that God meets us and we meet him. It’s an ...

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 ...

In her Scriptures and prayers, however, the church does not look toward Bethlehem until Dec. 17. And each year, on the second ...

Influencers are unboxing high-end Advent calendars from beauty, food and lifestyle brands. But when I was a kid, this holiday tradition started in the church.