Although Advent calendars have become hot-ticket items, they still reflect their ancient Christian meaning, writes Matthew Robert Anderson.

On Friday, people young and old started to take part in the holiday time tradition of the Advent calendar. So what is the story behind this time-honored tradition and how did it come to mainstream ...

With the season of Advent 2023 already underway, many people are using Advent calendars to count down the number of days until Christmas. But what exactly is an Advent calendar? Where did the practice ...

After Halloween, everyone's attention quickly turns to Christmas. Among the traditions associated with the lead-up to Christmas is Advent. Whether you celebrate the season with calendars, candles or ...

A Christmas catalog came from Macy’s the other day. I leafed through it idly. Nearly at the end was a page of Advent calendars. Among them, posing before her namesake calendar, was Barbie, the fashion ...

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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 ...

Last Sunday my church met at the Mysterious Waters neighborhood park on the Wakulla River to celebrate Thanksgiving. The park has a nice pavilion, dock, boat ramp, and green space. The weather could ...

The countdown to Christmas (or any other winter holiday) is filled with excitement and anticipation, regardless of your age. Marking that countdown with a physical, daily reminder of excitement and ...

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

ALDI released its batch of this season’s advent calendars Tuesday, sending loyal fans of the grocery chain rushing to grab the popular Christmas gifts before they sell out. This year’s lineup includes ...