It would be easy to conclude that Advent calendars—usually with 25 compartments that reveal a treat, image or scripture, used to count down the days from Dec. 1 to Christmas Eve—represent just another ...

Advent is linked to the Advent wreath, made from a circle of evergreen leaves used to represent eternal life. There are also four candles, one for each of the Sundays ’til Christmas. Some add a fifth ...

There is more to the Advent calendar we see in shops. Why not embrace meaningful traditions, light candles weekly, reflect on scripture, offer prayers, and perform small acts of kindness to honour the ...

With December just a couple of weeks away, the holiday season is truly upon us. While tradition dictates that you should start an Advent Calendar on Dec. 1 and continue with it every day until Dec. 25 ...

December is almost here, which means it is almost the start of the Advent season. While many equate Advent with calendars full of treats leading up to Christmas Day on Dec. 25, Advent is a term that ...

What are the four candles on Advent wreaths? Where do Advent calendars come from? What is the holiday's true meaning? We've ...

It would be easy to conclude that Advent calendars — usually with 25 compartments that reveal a treat, image or scripture, used to count down the days from Dec. 1 to Christmas Eve — represent just ...