Our consumer culture says "party all the time." But Advent songs emphasize the darkness that comes before the light.

"O Lord, How Shall I Meet You" is a perfect Lutheran hymn for the weeks before Christmas, but shoppers will never hear it between Muzak versions of "Jingle Bells" and "White Christmas" in their local ...

"O Lord, How Shall I Meet You" is a perfect Lutheran hymn for the weeks before Christmas, but shoppers will never hear it ...

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

Advent, the start of the church’s liturgical year, begins Sunday, Nov. 30. It is the season of preparation for Christ’s birth ...

With the advent of waterproof MP3 players, you can live your own movie-montage training session, getting in shape while listening to your favorite tunes.

This time, the playing field consists of Alissa White-Gluz, Sylosis, Rotten Sound, Girlschool and other talented folks, all ...

Thanksgiving is behind us, and now it’s time to look forward to Christmas! News 5’s Drexel Gilbert is wondering what you are looking forward to during the Christmas ...

Barker Mansion is ready for the season, dogs can get a “Busy Bee,” Chicago Scots hold a dementia symposium, and Kraft offers ...

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