Sunday, Dec. 22, is the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Mass readings: Isaiah 7:10-14; Psalm 24:1-2, 3-4, 5-6; Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-24. Advent begins its final week with the stories of two men, both ...

In the secular world, Advent calendars come in all shapes and sizes — wall hangings with windows to lift, boxes of chocolates to be eaten one at a time... but THIS! This is my personal favorite.

Since 1918, when the service of Christmas lessons and carols was first devised at King’s College Chapel, Cambridge, communities of faith worldwide have maintained the tradition of gathering each year ...

Mary Cady Bolin is a writer and pastor based in Nashville. She writes about spiritual life, current events and family. Editor's note: Advent 2022 is from Nov. 27 to Dec. 24. The season of Advent is ...

A Christmas Eve service from England has become a beloved tradition for many churches in Arkansas and around the country -- the Advent Service of Lessons and Carols. The service, which includes nine ...

Big news from the toy space: Magna-Tiles released its first-ever Advent calendar in September. It builds into a holiday-themed train. Every day comes with a part of the train or a figure, a conductor, ...