During the liturgical season of Advent, many churches opt to display an Advent wreath as a way to mark the days and weeks leading up to Christmas and the birth of Jesus Christ. But what is an Advent ...

For many people who observe Christian traditions, Advent is a special season that begins on Dec. 1 and lasts until Dec. 24, leading up to the celebration of Jesus Christ’s birth at Christmas. As the ...

Senior Pastor Ian B. Reid of First Lutheran Church in Parkersburg lights the Advent candles prior to a Wednesday evening Compline service. These services will be held at 7 p.m. each Wednesday in ...

As the days count down towards Christmas, BBC Essex's Ian Wyatt is getting into the festive spirit with his very own Advent candles. Every Sunday until Christmas, a member of the Church of England ...

The word "advent" means "coming," and the month of December is the season of Advent where we wait expectantly and get our hearts ready for Christmas and the celebration of Christ's birth. A way to ...

Usually associated with churches, Advent also is celebrated by individual families who light the traditional four candles symbolizing hope, peace, joy and love and the bigger Christ candle while ...

See the Church’s seasons through the eyes of the Church rather than those of the world. A young Sri gathers a piece of hay to add to Christ’s manger for a good deed as part of Advent activities to ...

The Philippines Area Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints leads in the temple lighting countdown during the Manila Philippines Virtual Temple Lighting ceremony on November 27.

Advent candles signify the presence of Christ, whose birth Christians celebrate this festive season. You can set the mood at home with these colourful and fragrant candles. What is a festive season ...

• Reformation Lutheran Church, 3670 Perkiomen Ave., Exeter Township, will celebrate the first Sunday in Advent at 8:30 and 10 a.m. Masks are required. The Reformation Choir, under the direction of Dr.