Despite 2025's global wars and crises, the season of Advent reveals how hope endures through the darkness, drawing on ...

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

We light the Advent candle, pray in a spirit of hope and go on to enjoy our dinner. This first week of Advent is making its way to the second when we will light the candle of hope and that of peace.

Those invited to do so would come down the central aisle to light the Advent Wreath. Five candles. Circular. Surrounded by greenery.

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

The second week of Advent focuses on finding peace by intentionally slowing down. The author suggests a practice of taking 60 ...

The Christian season of Advent, which begins this Sunday, is a four-week period of preparation for Christmas. Advent's themes ...

Advent is a season of calm, stillness and quiet. It is a season of hope, peace, joy and love. It is a season where we try to ...

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

What are the four candles on Advent wreaths? Where do Advent calendars come from? What is the holiday's true meaning? We've ...

Newark Advocate Faith Works columnist Jeff Gill discusses themes of Advent over time and how they can be applied today.

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