The city of Paris and the entire Île-de-France region are the setting for the 48th European Meeting, a pilgrimage from Dec.

The fourth Sunday of Advent is symbolized by lighting the final candle on the wreath, representing love. This Advent season has focused on themes of patience, stillness, and celebration in ...

To celebrate the holidays, Adopt Me! is running an in-game Advent Calendar. Each day, you can log in for a reward, all the way up to December 25. On this page, you'll find a list of all the rewards ...

Concordia University provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation CA. Universitié Concordia provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation CA-FR. It would be easy to conclude ...

It would be easy to conclude that Advent calendars—usually with 25 compartments that reveal a treat, image or scripture, used to count down the days from Dec. 1 to Christmas Eve—represent just another ...

Lambeth Palace opens its gardens to Wintershall, welcoming thousands of schoolchildren for a journey into the Advent theme of ‘waiting’. Actors bring the nativity to life - complete with real animals ...

The Christian calendar has entered the season of Advent and, depending upon who you ask, you might hear an entirely different explanation of what this means. At its essence, Advent is a time of ...

From pet-friendly advent calendar picks to foodie favorites, these unexpected countdowns from LEGO, Petco, OPI, and more are already stealing the spotlight. By Camila Quimper Dec 03, 2025 10:00 PMTags ...

If you’re not a Christian or Catholic, “Advent” might mean a cardboard calendar filled with chocolate, treats or beauty product samples. But for many Christians and Catholics, “Advent” is an important ...

Advent is a four-week period before Christmas that many Christians and Catholics observe, in preparation for Christmas Day. The season begins four Sundays before Christmas and involves weekly themes ...

Not to alarm you, but we’re a matter of weeks away from Christmas – and already in Advent. Advent, which begins on the Sunday closest to November 30, lasts for four weeks. This year, it started on ...

For many in North Jersey, the Christmas season will start in earnest soon. Advent, the month-long buildup to the holiday, arrives for most Christians on Sunday, Nov. 30 (though Eastern Orthodox ...