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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Picture this: a cosy festive evening, the Christmas tree lights are twinkling, delicious food is spread out on the table, and the soft glow of candles flicker on your coffee table. If you're after ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. For the candle lover in your family, it’s time to up the ante.

Wreaths, candles and calendars. These are sure signs of Advent for many Christian groups around the world. But what is Advent exactly? The word Advent derives from the Latin adventus, which means an ...

The arrival of Advent this year is overshadowed by the world’s violence. Distant events press in. A week ago, a young Jewish boy from a town near mine, who was studying and volunteering in Israel, was ...

Each year, I start hoarding candles as soon as the air gets crisp, the leaves change colors, and holiday markets pop up. Because if you’re a fragrance lover like me, you’ll know there’s nothing worse ...