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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

December 1 and the beginning of Advent are just six weeks away, so if you have your heart set on a luxury or extra special advent calendar, now is the time to place your order to make sure you're ...

Interestingly, the “advent” period originally referred to the four weeks beginning on the nearest Sunday to St. Andrew’s feast day, which is celebrated on Nov. 30, and continuing through the next ...

The first candle of the Advent wreath is known in some traditions as the “hope candle” or the “prophet’s candle.” It reminds us of the prophets of Israel who looked forward to God doing something new ...