MANILA, Philippines —With Christmas comes the Advent season which, in Medieval times, was a period of fasting and a time when people’s thoughts were focused on the expected second coming of Christ ...

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 ...

While we'll take any excuse to round out our beauty rotations, scented candles—or perfume's distant cousins—are timeless gifts that are especially well-received by the fragrance lovers on your list.

Each year, I start hoarding candles as soon as the air gets crisp, the leaves change colors, and holiday markets pop up. Because if you’re a fragrance lover like me, you’ll know there’s nothing worse ...

When I close my eyes and imagine the holidays, one of the first things that comes to mind is the season's scents. Hand me a pine—or gingerbread-scented candle—and I’m instantly transported to memories ...

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 ...

As Christmas grows closer and closer, those who celebrate are busy with last minute preparations, including gift wrapping, holiday baking and celebration planning. However, for Christians, the weeks ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Each calendar comes with 12 1.3-ounce votives, tucked behind ...

With Christmas just around the corner - November is almost here - alongside our gift-buying, many of us need to start planning which advent calendar we will get to help us with our countdown to ...