"NO red and green, NO Christmas trees, NO Santas appear in my house before at least December 20," says author Sybil MacBeth. "I guess this is extreme." Happy new year, people! The church year ...

There are many ways to focus your Advent on the coming of Christ. You'll see more in the Register in the weeks to come. Some common ones: Advent Wreaths are a wonderful way to bring an Advent ...

You have acquired, built, sewn, bartered, or were given the perfect Dalek-themed advent calendar that most uniquely represents your family's true geek essence. Now the question is, how do you fill up ...

Dec. 2 is the first Sunday in Advent, Year A. Pope Benedict XVI will start the new liturgical year on Saturday afternoon at 5 p.m. in St. Peter’s Basilica. Epriest.com features submissions from ...

A Christmas themed physical activity intervention during Advent shows promise for increasing physical activity and reducing sedentary time among inactive adults, according to a pilot study published ...

Many people enjoy using some type of daily guide, often a book or a calendar with a gift, through Advent. These can be found at many stores or you can make your own. Advent wreaths, where a new candle ...

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. 3. Now that Thanksgiving is ...