Today we relight the candle of HOPE. Now we light the candle for the second Sunday in Advent. This is the candle of PEACE. As we prepare for the coming of Jesus, we remember that Jesus is our hope and ...

You may have seen an Advent wreath at church or in someone’s home before Christmas, but have you wondered why the candles are different colors? Are you aware that there is meaning to each color, and ...

For many people who observe Christian traditions, Advent is a special season that begins on Dec. 1 and lasts until Dec. 24, leading up to the celebration of Jesus Christ's birth at Christmas. As the ...

Have you ever looked at an Advent wreath and wondered why there are three different candle colors used on it? The three Advent candle colors, purple, pink, and white, have deep spiritual symbolism and ...

The word "Advent" means "coming," and the month of December is the season of Advent, where we wait expectantly and get our hearts ready for Christmas and the celebration of Christ's birth. A way to ...

For many people who observe Christian traditions, Advent marks the beginning of the liturgical year and serves as a period of anticipation and preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus ...

During the liturgical season of Advent, many churches opt to display an Advent wreath as a way to mark the days and weeks leading up to Christmas and the birth of Jesus Christ. But what is an Advent ...

Advent is not Christmas! If you grew up in more liturgical circles you know this. If however you grew up in a non-liturgical church like I did this might surprise you. Stores already have Christmas ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For many people who observe Christian traditions, Advent is a special season that begins on Dec. 1 and lasts until Dec. 24, ...