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 ...

The annual liturgical calendar reminds us of the cycle of seasons— Advent, Christmas, Easter, Lent, and Ordinary time. This year, 2024, Advent begins on De. 1 and ends Dec. 24.

Advent 2024 starts on Sunday. Dec. 1. Here's what Christians do during Advent, how long it lasts and how it's different from Christmas.

Advent Nativity Scene Blessing. Nativity scene. | Ben White Photography via Unsplash.com. ... To our lives he brings joy and peace, justice, mercy, and love.

Have you heard of the “Cherry Tree Carol?” Bridget Retzloff, the curator of the Christmas exhibit Joy to the World!, explains the story behind this Christmas carol and how it relates to the largest ...

Advent calendars often depict a scene, such as a nativity, Christmas tree, winter village, and other holiday images, and within the scene are windows or doors (or just flaps) with numbers 1-24 on ...

National Geographic Gemstone Advent Calendar. Perfect for the budding geologist, this gemstone advent calendar features 24 polished gemstones that include agate, green aventurine, hematite ...

The Nativity Fast, Advent November 15/28 - December 24 - January 6. The rules of abstinence prescribed by the Church to follow during the Christmas Fast are similar to those prescribed during the ...

Faith: This Advent, embrace to the joy of waiting. Gannett. Judy Knotts. November 26, 2024 at 7:15 AM. Copied; ... Nativity scenes are taken out of boxes and arranged without the baby Jesus in the ...

The annual liturgical calendar reminds us of the cycle of seasons— Advent, Christmas, Easter, Lent, and Ordinary time. This year, 2024, Advent begins on De. 1 and ends Dec. 24.