New collection of Advent reflections explores the Christmas story, faith, biblical themes and the meaning of Christ’s birth ...

People around the world celebrate Advent, the period of time each December where Christians prepare for Christmas and wait for the second coming of Jesus Christ. But if your knowledge of Advent begins ...

An Advent Calendar tells tells a story for the modern world. As the weeks of Advent get me looking toward Christmas, I think about how my family used this time to celebrate the story of Jesus. That ...

Now is the time of anticipation for Christians—the joyful yet serious Advent season, the spiritual lead-up to the time of celebrating the birth of Jesus. Christian publishers have a wide range of ...

In the weeks before Christmas, coordinator of worship Cindy de Jong plans Calvin chapel services around the season of Advent. Recently, de Jong reflected on the significance of Advent during a busy ...

Looking for something to give yourself this holiday season? (The only gift that really matters?) Available from Hingston & Olsen Publishing, this Short Story Advent Calendar is perfect for writers and ...

During the Advent season, we remember the story of love incarnate, God stepping into our world to show us what true devotion looks like. Advent teaches us to wait, to expectantly hope, and to trust ...

In September, much of the country was still sweltering in the summer heat. But on TikTok, the holiday season had begun. That month, influencers began to post unboxing videos of Advent calendars, ...

There are images that are seared in your memory, which your mind can recall with even the slightest hint. The famous 1863 “scourged back” photograph is one such image for me. It features an enslaved ...

Cherish your family traditions, and don’t be afraid to create new traditions this Christmas. Let the nativity story be at the center of your celebrations and you ...