It would seem, however, that its observance first began in the west, since it is evident that Advent could not have been looked on as a preparation for the feast of Christmas, until that feast was ...

Growing up as a Methodist, the church calendar oriented my childhood around twin poles of Christmas (and Advent) and Easter ...

We are over halfway to Christmas. Today, on Gaudete Sunday, we just begin to inch out of the half-light of Advent slightly closer towards the dawn. We move from longing to expectation, curating a more ...

This all there is to the assembly. Advent is a season penance, but we live in a celebratory culture where the Christmas festivities begin almost Thanksgiving evening. Since traditional Catholics ...

Moo Free White Chocolate Advent Calendar. This vegan advent calendar comes stocked with 24 fair-trade bites of white ...

Watch the video for instructions of how to make a Father Christmas advent calendar, this version of an Advent calendar doesn't have chocolate or treats but still builds excitement to Christmas Day.

With Christmas drawing ever closer, millions of us will be celebrating the countdown with an advent calendar. But beyond the traditional chocolate treat to enjoy behind the door each day ...