Advent is only 5 weeks away. Besides making sure I have new candles for our Advent wreath, I also like to check if there are any new books that are worthwhile reading and gift giving. I have been ...

What is Advent All About? I belong to a liturgical church. Each year we ask ourselves, “What is Advent all about?” When we get together we remember part of our story and we share a meal. One thing ...

Waiting is rarely easy for anyone, but it can be especially difficult for children. Watching the clock until recess, waiting in line at lunch, or taking turns with a favorite toy can stretch even the ...

Every year when the fall arrives, we get closer to the beginning of Advent. In Western Christian traditions, Advent is a season characterized by anticipation and preparation. This season leads up to ...

People around the world celebrate Advent, the period of time each December where Christians prepare for Christmas and wait for the second coming of Jesus Christ. But if your knowledge of Advent begins ...

Mamá leyendo un libro con sus hijas. I’m craving a quiet, peaceful Advent, and I’ve found these 7 beautiful resources to keep my family focused on Christ. I hope you love them, too! Advent is right ...

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 ...

The Advent season is a four-week period before Christmas that celebrates the anticipation and coming of Jesus Christ, the Messiah. The origin of "advent" is from the Latin word adventus, which simply ...