Advent begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas. This year, Advent began Nov. 30, the start of the new liturgical year.

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 ...

This year I’ve switched gears, opting for a new mother-daughter tradition that inspired me to slow down and savor the season.

Modern advent wreaths go far beyond fir greens and red candles: Minimalist, stylish and natural, bringing festive atmosphere into your home, completely without kitsch.

When I was much younger (but old enough for some serious crafting), I designed a two-dimensional Advent wreath from construction paper and thumbtacked it to my bedroom wall. Each Sunday during the ...

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 ...

In the Velasquez family, we have learned that the more fully we prepare our hearts and minds for the coming of Jesus, the holier our Christmas celebration becomes. Advent helps push back the creeping ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. SCARBOROUGH — Free gatherings to make Advent wreaths are traditionally held ...

The Hallowell and Winthrop events will be held Sunday, Nov. 22, at two of St. Michael Parish churches. Free gatherings to make Advent wreaths are traditionally held at different Maine churches to ...