When advent calendars start appearing on supermarket shelves and in homes, we know that the countdown to Christmas is almost here. While the classic chocolate advent calendars still reign supreme ...

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.

Well, the term Advent comes out of Western Christianity and is the season encompassing the four Sundays (and the weekdays) leading up to the celebration of Christmas, according to the United ...

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 ...

Many Christmas markets are already popping up around the country, and families are dusting off their decorations for the festive period. And, advent calendars are already being bought by many ...