In some denominations, Advent is also celebrated by the lighting of an Advent wreath, which represents Jesus coming as a ...

The Christian season of Advent, which begins this Sunday, is a four-week period of preparation for Christmas. Advent's themes ...

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 ...

An Advent wreath is circular and symbolizes everlasting life and unending love. The arrangement is used to put our attention on the meaning of Christmas. The candles, in particular, put our focus on ...

Christmas is often synonymous with Advent. In each part of the world, Christmas is celebrated in different ways, or not at ...

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 ...

Advent “Coming” begins a new liturgical year for the Church and celebrates three comings of Christ: His birth into history 2000 years ago, which split time into BC/AD (contemplate that); his coming at ...

When I was much younger (but old enough for some serious crafting), I designed a two-dimensional Advent wreath from construction paper and thumbtacked it to my bedroom wall. Each Sunday during the ...

Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Diptyque's highly-coveted advent calendar is back again in the form of a ...