Centuries after Moravian missionaries named Bethlehem after the biblical birthplace of Jesus on Christmas Eve 1741, Moravians ...

Most churches will have an advent wreath, holding four candles on the outside, and a candle in the center ... to keep your mind's attention and heart's affection on Jesus this holiday season.

The Moravian Church is one of the world's oldest Protestant denominations. Its name comes from the historical provinces of ...

Let's take a look at the meaning of Advent and what each of the candles represents for the Sundays of Advent. Advent traditions will vary by country, but the heart behind Advent is mostly the same ...

lucky enough to win sufficient money to pay for the candle, at least. If not, there was no point in playing. How is the word ‘couth’ pronounced? (L. Vasudevan, Trichy) The word rhymes with ‘ ...

The Boy Smells Hinoki Fantôme Candle we tested has a layered scent that’s hard to pin down (hinoki is a Japanese cypress tree, and fantôme is the French word for ghost). At the forefront ...

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Getty Images/iStockphoto Many artificial fragrances used in candles also contain phthalates, which are semi-volatile organic compounds that don’t easily evaporate. Burning candles can also emit ...

Roughly translated, the Hebrew word for postcard means revealed or uncovered. It’s a fitting definition for the Israeli artist Zeev Englemayer’s “ Daily Postcard ” project, which lays bare his ...

The combination of these notes is often associated with a masculine scent profile. As the flame flickers, the candle begins to release its aroma. The initial notes of leather bring images of a ...

The Paschal candle represents Christ, the Light of the World. The pure beeswax of which the candle is made represents the sinless Christ who was formed in the womb of His Mother. The wick ...