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.

Although the countdown to Christmas has already begun, there’s still a few weeks to enjoy the surprises behind the doors of an advent calendar. (Plus, getting a late start means that some of our ...

Advent is a seasonal tradition often celebrated in the Christian faith to prepare for the arrival or coming of Jesus Christ. The advent wreath is used to symbolically commemorate newness, eternal life ...

The name Advent (From the Latin word Adventus, which signifies a coming) is applied, in the Latin Church, to that period of the year, during which the Church requires the faithful to prepare for ...

As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, many Christian communities around the world prepare to enter the sacred season of Advent. This four-week period leading up to Christmas is not ...

With Christmas approaching, many Christians are preparing to celebrate the Advent season in preparation for one of the holiest days of the year. Advent, a four-week season leading up to Christmas ...

Confession: I was always envious of the kids whose families purchased a yearly chocolate advent calendar. The thought of being able to open a small box each day and indulge in a special piece of ...

While tradition dictates that you should start an Advent Calendar on Dec. 1 and continue with it every day until Dec. 25, modern Advent Calendars can be found with fewer days (like a dozen or less ...

there’s plenty of delicious variety in this Advent calendar. Kids love Kinder chocolate and, lucky for them, this one is full of Kinder treats. Each chocolate has a milky filling and they’re ...

We’ve come a long way from the humble chocolate Advent calendar. Now, you can buy an Advent calendar filled with just about anything you can think of, from skin-care products to dog treats to ...

Happy shopping! Explore the SHOP Few things capture the anticipation of the holidays quite like an advent calendar. Whether you’re eagerly awaiting Christmas, Hanukkah, or simply love a good ...

Did you know the Advent wreath has powerful meaning and symbolism? Derived from the Latin word "adventus," meaning "coming" or "arrival," Advent marks the beginning of the liturgical year and is a ...