WILKES-BARRE — “At least it’s round,” 13-year-old Patrick Franckiewicz of Wilkes-Barre said, sharing a grin with his dad as they added fresh greenery to their hand-crafted Advent wreath. “We got that ...

During the holidays, Nativity scenes and Christmas trees decorate most Catholic homes, but what about Advent wreaths? Advent wreaths are traditionally made from evergreen branches and have four ...

This year, government officials used the pandemic to curtail Thanksgiving traditions and family get-togethers. One governor asked citizens to do a very uncharitable thing -- turn in their neighbors ...

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 ...

"NO red and green, NO Christmas trees, NO Santas appear in my house before at least December 20," says author Sybil MacBeth. "I guess this is extreme." Happy new year, people! The church year ...

Camphill Duffcarrig will hold their annual Advent Craft Sale on Sunday December 7 from 2p.m. in the Juniper Hall, Duffcarrig. There will be a wide variety of crafts on sale including items produced in ...