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

This year, the first Sunday of Advent is Dec. 1, a little later than some years. All four Sundays of December are Sundays in ...

Advent 2024 starts on Sunday. Dec. 1. Here's what Christians do during Advent, how long it lasts and how it's different from ...

The three purple candles will be lit on the first, second and fourth Sunday of Advent. The pink candle will be lit on the third Sunday of Advent, known as Gaudete Sunday. Gaudete means ‘to ...

Advent begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas each year, always falling between Nov. 27 and Dec. 3 and ending on ...

The term Advent is from "ad venire" in Latin and means "to come to." The Catholic church sees the season as "a time of ...

The generations that grew up with traditional Advent calendars now often seek to recreate this childhood experience. This ...

As the holiday season nears, Christians around the world prepare their hearts and homes for the celebration of Christmas. A ...

One of the most common traditions is lighting the Advent wreath in homes and churches. Each Sunday, a new candle is lit and this wreath serves as a visual countdown to Christmas and helps families ...