Sobald der Advent Ende November in Salzburg beginnt, bricht eine besonders stimmungsvolle Zeit an. Die festlich dekorierten Plätze erstrahlen im Lichterglanz, während der verführerische Duft ...

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.

Merton's 1963 article, "Advent: Hope or Delusion," which was later published in the book Seasons of Celebration, challenges Christians to think more deeply about what it is we are celebrating when ...

In this second week of Advent, the faithful all over the world recognize that "we are living in troubling times," said Dr. James Spencer, president of the D.L. Moody Center in Northfield ...

Climate change doesn't lend itself to either. (RNS) — Advent is supposed to be a time of anticipation and hope, but the threat of global warming brings me anxiety and fear.

Advent calendars have their roots in the 19th century, when German Protestants started taking creative steps to mark the days leading up to Christmas, like ticking off chalk marks on walls or ...

This year is the 25th anniversary of Facets of Faith. I am occasionally rerunning columns from its history. This one, from Nov. 24, 2018, is about Advent, which begins Dec.

I started to see advertisements for Advent calendars in August this year. I don't see any harm in it, though I had to laugh when I saw someone selling an Easter Advent calendar,” says Ballenger.

When is Advent in 2023? Advent begins Sunday, Dec. 3, for most Christians and ends Sunday, Dec. 24. It is a particularly short season this year, only lasting three weeks and one day.

The holiday begins the liturgical year, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. This year, Advent will be observed from Sunday, Dec. 1, to Tuesday, Dec. 24. How is Advent celebrated?