In his final reflection for Advent, Deacon Franz Fruehwald explores the quiet and resolute faith of St. Joseph. He shows us ...

In some denominations, Advent is also celebrated by the lighting of an Advent wreath, which represents Jesus coming as a light through the darkness, explains Dynamic Catholic. Set in front of the ...

Were you surprised to see so many local brands launch their own advent calendars this festive season? Their craze is very ...

It would be easy to conclude that Advent calendars—usually with 25 compartments that reveal a treat, image or scripture, used to count down the days from Dec. 1 to Christmas Eve—represent just another ...

The third Sunday of Advent, known as Gaudete Sunday, is a time to pause and rejoice. Joy is different from happiness and can exist even during times of difficulty or grief. Small, unexpected moments ...

Pick up an IKEA Advent calendar on clearance and you'll snag a few free items in the process. Here's how it works.

The ancient liturgy of the Rorate Caeli Advent Mass honors the Blessed Virgin Mary through a Mass celebrated at dawn, in ...

With just two weeks left until Dec. 1, time is running out to buy the best Advent calendars to give yourself and your loved ones this holiday season. My biggest tip is to shop now rather than wait for ...

Of all the four themes of Advent, love is the one that seemingly ties a bow around the others — both positively and ...

For faithful Christians across Northeast Michigan, the reason for the season is simple, yet meaningful: The birth of a savior ...

To celebrate the holidays, Adopt Me! is running an in-game Advent Calendar. Each day, you can log in for a reward, all the ...

The winter holidays may be approaching, but Advent calendar season is already in full swing. For decades, many Americans have celebrated the 24 days until Christmas with the classic countdown ...