This year, the first Sunday of Advent is Dec. 1, a little later than some years. All four Sundays of December are Sundays in ...

and both holidays are symbolized by the color purple or blue. The third Sunday of Advent — known as Gaudete Sunday — is ...

The three purple candles will be lit on the first, second and fourth Sunday of Advent. The pink candle will be lit on the third Sunday of Advent, known as Gaudete Sunday. Gaudete means ‘to ...

This weekend, we will find the familiar Advent wreath with three purple candles and one pink or rose candle adorning the churches’ sanctuaries representing the four Sundays in Advent. The ...

Traditionally, the Advent wreath with its four candles and sometimes a central fifth, the Christ candle, is lit on Christmas Eve. The candles remind believers of the light Jesus brings into the ...

So, when it comes to holiday gifting, candle advent calendars filled with scented goodies are my favorite way to get myself and everyone else into the spirit. I combed the internet to find only ...

While chocolate is without a doubt the most popular Christmas countdown, I think a candle advent calendar is just the thing ...