From ancient religious traditions to newer cultural observances, December is a time to celebrate what matters most. Some ...

Each year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, the City of Milford holds an annual tree lighting ceremony with Santa throwing ...

While Bethlehem is not directly involved in the conflict, it continues to suffer under the weight of economic crisis, ...

An important feature of the worship during the period is the lighting of the four Advent candles. On the evening of Sunday, the first candle, purple and symbolising hope was lit at churches and homes.

Read further as we discuss the meaning of the Advent wreath and candles in greater detail. We'll start with how the tradition ...

Fashioned from pine twigs and pine cones, the wreath has four LED candles which symbolise hope, peace, joy and love. The ...

Once a relatively austere marking of the days, Advent calendars have become a huge, and often obscenely expensive, business.

Advent is the season in the Christian Church calendar year where people around the world observe four Sundays or four weeks ...

Let s make every effort this Christmas to anticipate His first coming and prepare for the second coming of Jesus to the world ...

Christmas is back with us once again. Despite the challenges, upheavals and crises surrounding us, most of us exhibit resilience. Wit ...

Simple acts of kindness can light the world one candle at a time, observes Derrick Porter in this week's "Music & the Spoken ...

Discover the significance of Advent, a season of reflection and preparation for Christmas. Learn about its symbols, themes, ...