Grace’s Closet at Grace Lutheran Church, 1114 N. Cambria St., Bellwood, will host a clothing giveaway from 9 a.m. to noon ...
When does Hanukkah start this year? Here's what to know about the first night of Hanukkah 2025 dates and Jewish Festival of ...
First Presbyterian Church of Thomasville has long offered special music presentations during the holidays, and again this ...
Our Lady of Guadalupe, Lighting the Hanukkah & Advent Candles We are moving closer and closer to Winter Solstice (Sunday, Dec. 21) when the Sun enters Capricorn. So we are still in the fiery field of ...
The stores on Fifth Avenue were decorated with seasonal lights and colors, some with elaborate Christmas displays, adding to the joy of Advent anticipation. The large glass jars in the widows of Kelly ...
Sunday, December 14, 2025, will celebrate the Third Sunday of Advent with our Christmas Pageant. The theme and message are titled, “The Story of the Christmas Guest.” ...
Also, the first-ever national tour of Meredith Willson’s “Miracle on 34th Street The Musical” is being staged in Bethlehem, ...
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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 ...
Father Joshua J. Whitfield provides a reflection on the readings and gospel for the 3rd Sunday of Advent, Dec. 14, 2025.
Michigan’s oldest Episcopal church has named its first Black dean, the Rev. Joseph. C. Alsay. The Cathedral Church of St. Paul announced the news in a press release earlier this week. Alsay takes over ...
Saint Paul Lutheran Church has a new pastor, Pastor Jon Gallatin. His first day at St. Paul was Monday, Dec. 8, with his ...
Q: My dad gives up chocolate every year for both Lent and Advent. I always tell him that this is weird and that we're not supposed to give things up for Advent, only Lent. Which one of us is right ...