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Advent and Christmas traditions

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 ...
The King lit a candle at a special Advent service at Westminster Abbey today and spoke of his 'great joy' at the Holy season.
King Charles joined in singing songs and lighting a candle during the service, and Stanton said these moments "revealed ...
These are decorated trees – usually evergreen conifers, such as spruce, pine or fir – or artificial trees of similar ...
The King said it was a “great joy” to gather in the Abbey, while survivor Ribqa Nevash told attendees her family had ...
The Chancel Choir of Clarksbury Church in Hardyville will present a cantata titled “God’s Promise of a Savior” during the ...
Advent reminds us that God always shows up, often quietly or unexpected, but always faithfully. That’s why I don’t like to go immediately from pumpkins to Santa. I like to spend time in the space ...
Despite their seemingly secular modern-day iteration — featuring wine, chocolate or other products — Advent calendars ...
Royal updates including Queen Camilla's festive outing, the Finnish state visit in The Netherlands and the Nobel Prize ...
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Column: Pilgrim's Progress: Christmas is coming

Please put a penny in the old man’s hat. If you haven’t got a penny, a ha’penny will do: If you haven’t got a ha’penny, well, ...
These are decorated trees – usually evergreen conifers, such as spruce, pine or fir – or artificial trees of similar appearance.