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 ...

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 ...

As Christmas grows closer and closer, those who celebrate are busy with last minute preparations, including gift wrapping, holiday baking and celebration planning. However, for Christians, the weeks ...

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 ...

Advent, from “adventus” in Latin meaning “coming,” is the season encompassing the four Sundays and weekdays leading up to Christmas, according to Britannica. In the Christian church calendar, Advent ...

Father Joel Sember, a priest from Wisconsin, is the author of a series of books about the Christian season of Advent that he’s written annually since 2020. Each year’s book bears the same title, ...

Four faith leaders revealed the real meaning of Advent as Christmas approaches. In an interview with Fox News Digital, Jake Bland, president of Youth for Christ located in Englewood, Colorado, ...

Advent is the beginning of the liturgical year for Christianity. The name itself came from the Latin “adventus” — coming, arrival. There are four Sundays in Advent. The first Sunday is Dec. 3. A ...

For many in North Jersey, the Christmas season will start in earnest soon. Advent, the month-long buildup to the holiday, arrives for most Christians on Sunday, Nov. 30 (though Eastern Orthodox ...

Every December I look forward to slowing down during the Christmas season and reflecting on God’s generous provision over the past year. Despite my best intentions, however, I struggle to find quiet ...