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 ...

LITTLE ROCK — For Christians who follow the liturgical seasons of the church, Advent marks the beginning of a new year. It’s a season of music and ritual suffused with a building sense of anticipation ...

The Christian calendar has entered the season of Advent and, depending upon who you ask, you might hear an entirely different explanation of what this means. At its essence, Advent is a time of ...

The season of Advent is only a few days away and this weekend is the perfect time to buy a Moravian star as a unique Christmas decoration that will last for many seasons to come. The stars are very ...

Father Joel Sember, a priest from Wisconsin, is the author of a series of books about the Christian season of Advent that he’s written annually since 2020. Each year’s book bears the same title, ...

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 ...

What’s not to love about advent calendars? From pet treats to beauty surprises, these festive finds make the countdown to Christmas even more fun. Here are the best ones to snag before they sell out.

As we listen to these readings for the first Sunday of Advent, we may be perplexed by what we hear. First, Paul’s letter to the Romans urges his listeners to put away what is dark and cultivate the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If, like me, you mark the holiday season by taste, these picks will help you ring it in like a ...

“For our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed; the night is advanced, the day is at hand.”- Romans 13:11-12 It has been observed that in our culture there has been a War on the ...

Advent makes room for us so we can make room for Christ. The centuries of yearning behind the fulfillment of our Lord’s appearance have myriad small incarnations in the hearts of his people. We’re all ...