It's the Second Sunday of Advent, and we look towards Christmas with a carol by Shirley Murray and Jillian Bray; Hawkes Bay ...

The season of Advent begins today – a time of waiting and expectation leading up to Christmas. Sing along to favourite Advent hymns including O come, Emmanuel and Come, thou long-expected Jesus.

The lack of church decor also teaches about the penitential nature of the season. In the weeks leading up to Christmas, the ...

Advent comes from the Latin “ad + venire,” which means, essentially, “to come to” or “to come toward.” “Ad + venire” is the ...

When “Santa Baby” starts playing at the grocery store, I thank God I’m Catholic and try not to hum along! That can be difficult because it is a catchy—if irritating—tune. During the Advent season, we ...

This traditional Advent service will occur on Sunday, Dec. 14, at 3 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 235 S. Church St., Grass ...

This week, Christians begin a new liturgical year and enter into the rich and ancient four-week season of Advent. For most American Christians, Advent passes virtually unnoticed, as the celebration of ...

Although stores and radio stations begin blasting Christmas songs long before Thanksgiving, devout Christians don't celebrate Advent by singing Christmas music. Instead, they sing Advent-specific ...

The First Sunday in Advent is a time to reflect on spiritual awakening. Discover its meaning and importance in your faith ...

The Christmas tree is up and lit at Christ Lutheran Church in Marietta, Ga., and the Rev. Rusty Edwards just can't wait to sing a few lines of "O Little Town of Bethlehem," his favorite Christmas song ...