For many, Christmas celebrations follow the four main themes of Advent: hope, peace, joy, and love. Subscribe to have The Washington Times’ Higher Ground delivered to your inbox every Sunday.

But some traditions give the candles an extra layer symbolism, each representing a theme: Hope, peace, joy and love. Our world is beset by brutal wars in Gaza and Ukraine.

DEC. 1 this year began the anticipation of waiting for the arrival of our Savior Jesus Christ. The next week of Advent offers us peace as we await the birth of our Savior. The third week brings us joy ...

Hope, peace, joy and love — these will "keep us laser-focused on what Christmas is all about," writes Lauren Green of Fox News. (iStock) ...

This year Advent is Dec. 1-24. What is the theme of Advent 2024? Each of the four Sundays in Advent has its own theme, typically hope, peace, joy and love.

Advent This Advent, Jesus Christ 'is the only hope we have for peace,' says expert on religious freedom Faith leaders reveal why 'the hope of God is what we need in America in 2023' ...

One of my favourite seasons of the church year began Sunday — the season of Advent. It’s a time of preparation for Christmas, when Christians prepare the hearts, minds and souls for the arrival, the ...

May you be blessed with a sense of peace and calm; may the season of hope and light bring upon you the confidence and courage to seek out peace when others choose to look for a battle; may what you ...

Pastor David Streets, of West Hills Community Church, 2301 Sunshine Ave., Westmont, said that throughout Advent, he has focused on hope, peace, joy and love.

This week, live joyfully, create joy, find ways to share joy. Fourth week: Communion “ … and they will call him Immanuel, a name which means “God-is-with-us” (Matthew 1:23-24).