With Christmas approaching, many Christians are preparing to celebrate the Advent season in preparation for one of the holiest days of the year. Advent, a four-week season leading up to Christmas ...

This time period is called “advent” season, and it encompasses four Sundays leading up to the big holiday. The typical span is 24 or 25 days. Traditionally consisting of candies or little ...

From traditional to wacky or niche, there's an advent calendar out there for everyone ... When in doubt, stick with the classics this holiday season. Chocolates, tea or jams are the gift that ...

Some modern calendars even acknowledge the full Advent season (four weeks leading up to Christmas) and offer small gifts to open on the first six or 12 days of December. The earliest Advent ...

The Franciscan Spirituality Center offers several programs for Advent, the season of expectant waiting leading up to Christmas, that are open to all people regardless of faith background or religious ...