Sing Christmas carols during Advent. Put up the tree before Halloween.

Despite their seemingly secular modern-day iteration — featuring wine, chocolate or other products — Advent calendars ...

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 ...

Hang a stocking for Jesus. Fill it with notes and prayer intentions during Advent. You can pray for those intentions in the ...

During Advent, traditional reflections remind us that our call to evangelize involves waiting and anticipation. As we move ...

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.

The significance of candle lighting in preparation for Christmas Day.

On this Second Sunday, we light the second candle on the Advent wreath, reflecting on the theme of peace and focusing on the “Prince of Peace” (Jesus) bringing deep, lasting harmony Shalom, beyond ...

Nor can we observe Advent without the Blessed Mother. “Among creatures, no one knows Christ better than Mary; no one can introduce us to a profound knowledge of his mystery better than his Mother,” ...

On November 30, Wimborne Minster marked the start of Advent with its traditional darkness to light candlelit service. More ...

Christ Church Frederica will open its doors to the community next week for its annual Advent Lessons and Carols, a candlelit evening built around quiet reflection, scripture and music.

The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday for that ...