In some denominations, Advent is also celebrated by the lighting of an Advent wreath, which represents Jesus coming as a ...

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 ...

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 ...

An Advent wreath is circular and symbolizes everlasting life and unending love. The arrangement is used to put our attention on the meaning of Christmas. The candles, in particular, put our focus on ...

When I close my eyes and imagine the holidays, one of the first things that comes to mind is the season's scents. Hand me a pine—or gingerbread-scented candle—and I’m instantly transported to memories ...

While we'll take any excuse to round out our beauty rotations, scented candles—or perfume's distant cousins—are timeless gifts that are especially well-received by the fragrance lovers on your list.

‘Tis the season, as they say. And while it seems far too early to share that sentiment, it really is nearly the holiday season. We barely just finished Halloween; now that’s scary. Regardless, if you ...

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 ...

Advent “Coming” begins a new liturgical year for the Church and celebrates three comings of Christ: His birth into history 2000 years ago, which split time into BC/AD (contemplate that); his coming at ...