This period, known as Emmanuel or "God with us," shifts the focus from anticipation to presence. Five candles burn on the ...

At the opening of the wonderful Carols and Lessons service in Ruan on Sunday, Marilyn Jones, with help from her young grandson Freddie, lit all four Advent Candles while the congregation sang the ...

From a biblical perspective, joy is not the absence of trouble; it is the presence of God’s redemptive assurance. Joy does ...

Receiving a chalk blessing at the doorway or decorating wooden boats instead of Christmas trees may seem unfamiliar to many ...

For those of the Christian faith, Advent is a season of waiting and anticipating the arrival of Christmas Day. The liturgical ...

From quilt-lined pews to stained glass, 40 historic rural churches opened their doors for the 20th Christmas Country Church Tour across southeast Missouri.

Candles of joy, despite all the sadness. Candles of hope where despair keeps watch. Candles of courage where fear is ever ...

Christmas 2025 is celebrated worldwide on December 25, combining Christian origins with diverse cultural traditions and ...

Discover the magic of German Christmas markets in Stuttgart, Rothenburg, and Munich. Learn about Glühwein, local crafts, and 500-year-old holiday traditions.

On 25 December, Catholics celebrate one of the most important Christian holidays – the Nativity of Christ. It commemorates the birth of the Son of God, Jesus Christ, to the Virgin Mary.

Christians in Belarus are celebrating the Nativity of Christ, one of their most important holidays, according to the Catholic calendar.

Christmas in France would not be complete without free-flowing champagne, oysters or a bûche de Noël. And the French holiday ...