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

First Sunday of Advent: On the first Sunday of Advent, Christians light the first candle on the Advent wreath, which is often purple or blue in color. This candle is called the "Hope" or "Prophet's ...

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

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 ...

That sense of joyful preparation combined with anticipation is the attitude we bring to Advent as we await the arrival of Christ the Lord. Christmas is the high point, but using the days leading up to ...

The tradition of the wreath at Christmastime is a very old one. In Norway, wreaths are used during the season of Advent in anticipation of the birth of the Baby Jesus on Christmas Eve. For every ...

“It is fitting, my brethren, that we should celebrate this season of Advent with all possible devotion, rejoicing in so great a consolation, marveling at so great a condescension, inflamed with ...

We’ve come a long way from the humble chocolate Advent calendar. Now, you can buy an Advent calendar filled with just about anything you can think of, from skin-care products to dog treats to ...

The best luxury Advent calendars make it simple to surprise friends and family members during the holidays since they each contain a range of elevated, thoughtful beauty finds that add to the ...

Just in time for the 1st weekend of Advent, BASALAI Flowers Berlin is offering a workshop on Advent wreath crafting. In a relaxed environment, unique wreaths are made together, consisting of glass ...