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 ...
As Christmas grows closer and closer, those who celebrate are busy with last minute preparations, including gift wrapping, holiday baking and celebration planning. However, for Christians, the weeks ...
We are in the season Advent. Advent means “coming” and is the four-week time we prepare for Christmas and the birth of a savior. Many of us light the candles on an Advent wreath that all represent a ...
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 ...
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 ...
I didn’t grow up with Advent. My new church is celebrating it. What’s it all about? A: I’m so glad you asked! I didn’t grow up in an Advent church either and was slightly afraid of it, truth be told.
The second week of Advent focuses on finding peace by intentionally slowing down. The author suggests a practice of taking 60 ...