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 ...

"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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

When you think of advent calendars you think of chocolate, right? Well, swapping your sweet treats for an activity-a-day could be the key to avoiding the festive bulge. With evidence to suggest people ...

Now that Thanksgiving is over, many people are gearing up for Christmas. And many churches are looking to the tradition of Advent to help people focus on the spiritual aspects of the holiday. The ...

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 ...

— Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed’s editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission. The holiday season is closer than you think. Advent calendars are ...

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 ...

Researchers have discovered that sticking to an Advent fitness calendar can help Christmas couch potatoes get in shape. A pilot study published by the British Medical Journal (BMJ) found that ...

After being inspired by her family's holiday traditions, a New Iberia woman has started the city's first-ever community Advent calendar. IBERIA PARISH — What started as a project to keep her four kids ...