Even though the colors might throw you off, do not associate the horizontal wreath with three purple candles and one pink candle with Lent and Easter. Nope. That’s an Advent wreath and the candles are ...

The fourth Sunday of Advent is symbolized by lighting the final candle on the wreath, representing love. This Advent season has focused on themes of patience, stillness, and celebration in ...

When I was growing up in the Baptist Church, having an Advent wreath with lighted candles was never something that was a part of the services. I never saw an Advent wreath when I went to Baptist Bible ...

JOHNSTOWN — As Christians around the world observe Advent, the wreath serves as a symbol of Jesus’ impending birth. The Advent season is a sacred period of anticipation and spiritual preparation for ...

A cherished tradition in many churches and Christian homes during the four weeks leading up to Christmas is the use of an Advent wreath to ritually mark the time. The faithful can prayerfully count ...

The Marian Library’s third gift to you comes just in time to be a part of your Christmas gatherings or your own special moments to reflect on the season. See the virtual Advent wreath to print out the ...

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – As Christians around the world observe Advent, the wreath serves as a symbol of Jesus’ impending birth. The Advent season is a sacred period of anticipation and spiritual preparation ...

Editor’s note: Congregation Shir Shalom in Sonoma has canceled a Sunday, Dec. 21, Hanukkah party that would have been open to the public. Organizers, on Wednesday, Dec. 17, said there was a concern ...

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 ...