As Advent 2023 begins, here are the origins of the Advent wreath tradition, including the symbolism behind the number and color of candles each week. Fox News Media Fox Business ...

Interactive Advent Calendars Help Families Pray Holy Family Hospital and the U.S. bishops' conference offer interactive countdown calendars to Christmas. Joseph Pronechen Features December 15, 2012 ...

An Advent wreath is circular and symbolizes everlasting life and unending love. The arrangement is used to put our attention on the meaning of Christmas. The candles, in particular, put our focus ...

Many people observe Advent with a wreath and candles in their homes as a family celebration. The first of four candles signifying the four Sundays before Christmas was lit Sunday.

c. 2005 Religion News Service (UNDATED) At first glance, your confusion can be forgiven: He's an elf! He's an angel! He's Santa Claus! The Magic Elf, 12 ...

Croatia. About 86% of the people in this Balkan Peninsula country are Roman Catholic, and Advent is a big part of the religious life here. For some Croatians, preparations for Christmas actually ...