Advent is the start of the Christian church's liturgical year. It starts four weeks ahead of Christmas ... The most common ...

Advent is the start of the Christian church's liturgical year ... The most common tradition typically uses four candles. Each candle is lit on one of the four Sundays leading up to Christmas.

The Catholic church sees the season as ... On the third Sunday of Advent, it is traditional to celebrate Joy with the “Shepherds” candle. This third Sunday is also called Gaudete Sunday ...

Want a fun way to countdown the days before Christmas? Try an Advent Calendar! Some you can buy, some you can make, and one ...