During the liturgical season of Advent, many churches opt to display an Advent wreath as a way to mark the days and weeks leading up to Christmas and the birth of Jesus Christ. But what is an Advent ...

FLAME OF FAITH. The company’s Christus Rex candle is shown. Courtesy of Cathedral Candle Co. The Easter vigil on Holy Saturday brings the light of the risen Christ into the world. The Paschal candle ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As Christmas grows closer and closer, those who celebrate are busy with last minute preparations, including gift wrapping, holiday ...

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 ...

On Christmas Eve, the last candle of Advent is lit. The Christ Candle. It is one of the most well attended church services of the year. At the church I attend, the 11 p.m. candlelight service is my ...

I didn’t grow up with Advent. My new church is celebrating it. What’s it all about? A: I’m so glad you asked! I didn’t grow up in an Advent church either and was slightly afraid of it, truth be told.

When people pass by Roebuck United Methodist Church on Highway 221 after dark, they can look in the window and see the gentle radiance of the cross over the altar. The light on the cross was ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For many people who observe Christian traditions, Advent is a special season that begins on Dec. 1 and lasts until Dec. 24, ...