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 ...

The classic holiday tradition of placing candles in our windows goes back centuries. Getty Images/Tom Baker/EyeEm An easy way to add a little bit of magic to your Christmas décor is by putting candles ...

A candle will again shine from the window of the Rev. Dominic Garramone's room at St. Bede Abbey on Christmas Eve, meant to guide Joseph and Mary to safe shelter. "My family has a tradition that on ...

Symbols such as the star, the gifts of the Magi and the angel each reveal a deeper message of hope and faith at Christmas. Photo for illustrative purposes only. Behind every candle, star and manger ...

What is the meaning of Christmas? Celebrating the birth of Jesus? Exchanging presents? Feasting with family and friends? Enjoying the festive atmosphere? Decorating and baking? Performing acts of ...