One in the center, white, lit for the first time on Christmas Eve. The waiting is finished. For four weeks, we practiced ...

From a biblical perspective, joy is not the absence of trouble; it is the presence of God’s redemptive assurance. Joy does ...

The longest night often passes by unnoticed. Amidst the celebrations of light, the traditions of cultural and religious holidays, the dark doesn’t seem that noticeable.

Christmas in France would not be complete without free-flowing champagne, oysters or a bûche de Noël. And the French holiday ...

Receiving a chalk blessing at the doorway or decorating wooden boats instead of Christmas trees may seem unfamiliar to many ...

The fourth Sunday of Advent is symbolized by lighting the final candle on the wreath, representing love. This Advent season ...

A cherished tradition in many churches and Christian homes during the four weeks leading up to Christmas is the use of an Advent wreath to ritually mark the time. The faithful can prayerfully count ...

CNA Staff, 30 November, 2025 / 12:25 pm (ACI Africa). Advent begins this year on Sunday, Nov. 30. Most Catholics — even those who don’t often go to Mass — know that Advent involves a wreath with ...

This Advent, Catholic Relief Services (CRS) invites Catholics to prepare their hearts for the Nativity of the Lord at Christmas with a free Advent Wreath Prayer Guide ...

People around the world celebrate Advent, the period of time each December where Christians prepare for Christmas and wait for the second coming of Jesus Christ. But if your knowledge of Advent begins ...

The countdown to Christmas is one of our favorite holiday traditions, and this year, we’re starting a new tradition with unique advent calendars that go beyond sweets. We went searching for thoughtful ...

Guests judge a festive table in seconds, and budgets are tight. One simple centrepiece now shapes the season’s mood. This winter, a wooden Advent wreath from Lidl is quietly setting the tone for ...