Advent, a four-week season leading up to Christmas on Dec. 25, is a holiday that is celebrated in anticipation of the arrival of Jesus of Nazareth.

Advent, a four-week season leading up to Christmas on Dec. 25, is a holiday that is celebrated in anticipation of the arrival of Jesus of Nazareth. Here's a look at the traditions, ...

The name Advent (From the Latin word Adventus, which signifies a coming) is applied, in the Latin Church, to that period of the year, during which the Church requires the faithful to prepare for ...

Advent Sunday marks the beginning of the Advent season. Here are some common practices associated with Advent Sunday, according to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops : Church services.

Advent 2023 will be the shortest it can possibly be in terms of length of days — three full weeks of the season, and the fourth candle will be lit only briefly on Dec. 24, the Fourth Sunday of ...

It's almost time for the 2024 Advent season. Here's more about the traditions that lead up to the Christmas holiday and how we got the calendars.

Advent begins Sunday and for Christians all over the world, it is a season of preparation. Perhaps you've seen or heard of people lighting candles during this season as they look forward to Christmas.

Advent is a season observed in many Christian traditions, typically during the four weeks leading up to Christmas. But Partridge decided to begin Advent a few weeks early, for seven weeks total.

This Advent season, a leading expert on Christian persecution around the world and religious freedom issues weighed in on how to stay rooted in faith and key values — and how to remain focused ...

Advent Here's why Mary, Mother of God, is such a key figure in the Advent season Mary, 'full of grace,' agreed to bring the Son of God to Earth ...