There are many ways to focus your Advent on the coming of Christ. You'll see more in the Register in the weeks to come. Some common ones: Advent Wreaths are a wonderful way to bring an Advent ...

"NO red and green, NO Christmas trees, NO Santas appear in my house before at least December 20," says author Sybil MacBeth. "I guess this is extreme." Happy new year, people! The church year ...

You have acquired, built, sewn, bartered, or were given the perfect Dalek-themed advent calendar that most uniquely represents your family's true geek essence. Now the question is, how do you fill up ...

Dec. 2 is the first Sunday in Advent, Year A. Pope Benedict XVI will start the new liturgical year on Saturday afternoon at 5 p.m. in St. Peter’s Basilica. Epriest.com features submissions from ...

Now that Thanksgiving is over, many people are gearing up for Christmas. And many churches are looking to the tradition of Advent to help people focus on the spiritual aspects of the holiday. The ...

Even though Christmas decorations are up, lights are twinkling, carols are hitting the airwaves and greetings are offered, it really isn't Christmas yet; it is Advent. "Advent" is a version of the ...

In the countdown to Christmas many American households will take out Advent calendars. Some may contain daily chocolate treats while others may be handmade, cloth family heirlooms hung on the wall.

This year is the 25th anniversary of Facets of Faith. I am occasionally rerunning columns from its history. This one, from Nov. 24, 2018, is about Advent, which begins Dec. 3. Now that Thanksgiving is ...