The word "advent" means "coming," and the month of December is the season of Advent where we wait expectantly and get our hearts ready for Christmas and the celebration of Christ's birth. A way to ...

Many churches will light their first advent candle this Sunday, celebrating “hope.” The modern understanding of the word means to “wish for, to expect.” But in scripture it’s much weightier in meaning ...

During the liturgical season of Advent, many churches opt to display an Advent wreath as a way to mark the days and weeks leading up to Christmas and the birth of Jesus Christ. But what is an Advent ...

The first candle of the Advent wreath is known in some traditions as the “hope candle” or the “prophet’s candle.” It reminds us of the prophets of Israel who looked forward to God doing something new ...

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. As the ...

The first candle of Advent is lit on Peetri plats in Narva on Sunday, December 3. Irina Janovitš, chair of the Narva City Council, and Vladimir Batuhtin, pastor of the congregation of the Estonian ...