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 ...

If you've never used an Advent wreath and candles before, we'll explain their meaning, colors, and how it all started. The wreath itself is a symbol, and each of the candles has its own distinct ...

This year, Advent starts on Sunday, Dec. 3, and will encompass four weeks, with each week dedicated to a specific theme represented by the lighting of candles on an Advent wreath. The themes ...

As soon as the temperatures start dropping and the holiday season approaches, Virginians can expect to see a certain decoration lighting up homes all over the region: A single candle placed in each… ...

What do the 4 candles in Advent represent? The four points or themes of Advent — each represented by a candle on the Advent wreath — are generally understood as hope, peace, joy and love.

After an Advent Calendar that’s not chocolate? Yankee Candle are back with three gorgeous offerings - which include new scents for the festive period including Vanilla French Toast and Surprise ...

DAVENPORT — Most kids have designs on Christmas during Advent, dreaming of the goodies they may get under their tree. Arts students create massive Advent window calendar Skip to main content ...

There were Christmas candles in Colonial America, Hellier added — but they usually went on a table, not by the window. Separately, there’s another story that goes back to a time of oppression ...

This third Advent candle represents the joy that the shepherds felt when they found out about the coming of the Messiah. It is also known as the "Shepherd's Candle." White Candles.