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 ...

With December just a couple of weeks away, the holiday season is truly upon us. While tradition dictates that you should start an Advent Calendar on Dec. 1 and continue with it every day until Dec. 25 ...

Advent symbolizes the church’s present situation in these “last days,” according to scripture, as God’s people wait for the return of Christ. During the holiday, the church looks back upon Christ’s ...

Advent, from “adventus” in Latin meaning “coming,” is the season encompassing the four Sundays and weekdays leading up to Christmas, according to Britannica. In the Christian church calendar, Advent ...

December is almost here, which means it is almost the start of the Advent season. While many equate Advent with calendars full of treats leading up to Christmas Day on Dec. 25, Advent is a term that ...

It’s simply not too early to start thinking about Christmas, thanks to this year’s lineup of advent calendars. Yep, they’re that good. No matter what your (or your giftee’s) jam is—beauty, food, ...

We're officially in the heart of Advent calendar shopping season, and there are more Advent calendars out there than ever before. There are classic options like chocolate Advent calendars and beauty ...

You might be thinking, “It’s way too early to be thinking about the holidays,” but when it comes to Advent calendars, the early bird gets the worm. Popular Advent calendars tend to sell out quickly ...

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