Children can assemble their own easy holiday paper chain countdown using this tutorial! This kids advent calendar is made from construction paper, candy-free.

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 ...

Advent calendars are popular, often containing chocolates or even luxury goods. But what are they and where did they originate? Here's how the faithful use them to prepare for Christmas.

Did you know? The Advent wreath originated from a pagan European tradition, which consisted of lighting candles during the winter to ask the sun god to return with his light and warmth.

This guide covers what an advent calendar is. Counting down the days until Christmas becomes a treat when you have an Advent calendar.

THE tradition of hanging a wreath on your door at Christmas dates back centuries, and is used to welcome guests into your home. But where does the practice originate and how can you make your own? … ...

The Advent wreath symbolizes the season’s mix of joy and penitence. Made of evergreens bound to a circle of wire, the wreath holds four equally spaced candles, three purple and one rose-colored.

There's much more to advent than just advent calendars. What does the advent season mean for Christians and how is it celebrated?