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 ...

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

Among the traditions associated with the lead-up to Christmas is Advent. Whether you celebrate the season with calendars, candles or prayers, Advent is a time of reflection and preparation. Advent is ...

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

Advent season is a reminder about the importance of Christ in people’s lives, and prepares them to celebrate Christ’s birth ...

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

The time before Christmas is called Advent, meaning 'coming' or 'waiting' in the language of the church. It is the first four weeks of the church year, in many ways with similarities to Ramadan before ...

Cheese, caviar, spices, wine, hot sauce, coffee and canned cocktails can be found behind little drawers and paper doors. Oh, and don't forget the jams.

The Mass schedule at St. Charles Catholic Church, 31 Cherry Hill St., is as follows: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at ...

With First of Advent on Sunday the new church year begins. The four Advent Sundays are traditionally connected to a theme ...

PHOENIXVILLE — The regular schedule for Pawling Independent Baptist Church, 400 Pawlings Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460, is ...

Struggling to get into the Christmas spirit? These podcast picks featuring David Suchet, Katherine Ryan and Rick Stein may ...