Advent begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas each year, always falling between Nov. 27 and Dec. 3 and ending on Christmas Eve on Dec. 24. The holiday begins the liturgical year, the United ...

Advent is now considered the first season of the liturgical year, the church’s annual cycle of feast days and Scripture readings. Much like their ancestors, modern Christians see it as a season ...

Your church may light Advent candles each week symbolizing anticipation, followed by a meaningful reading or prayer. Each candle represents something different — hope, love, joy, and peace.

Advent in Mexico brings the religious ceremonies known as Las Posadas (Spanish for "The Inns.") This nine-day celebration that marks the journey of Mary and Joseph is held from December 16 to 24.

So we have different colors, purple vestments, the blue and white that show joy, the advent candle, and readings that remind us of the coming of God into our midst.

7. Use a religious Advent calendar. At EWTN Religious Catalogue, there are several beautiful, affordable options, including Item: BB886, $4, and Item: BB881, $4.

This Advent, the company is bringing The Christmas Candle to theaters. The film, based on bestselling author Max Lucado’s book of the same name, focuses on the Advent season.

4. On the fourth and final Sunday of Advent (December 23), the readings are about Mary and Joseph, and the events around the birth of Christ. Advent ends on Monday 24 December, Christmas Eve.