Today we relight the candle of HOPE. Now we light the candle for the second Sunday in Advent. This is the candle of PEACE. As we prepare for the coming of Jesus, we remember that Jesus is our hope and ...

For many people who observe Christian traditions, Advent is a special season that begins on Dec. 1 and lasts until Dec. 24, leading up to the celebration of Jesus Christ's birth at Christmas. As the ...

You may have seen an Advent wreath at church or in someone’s home before Christmas, but have you wondered why the candles are different colors? Are you aware that there is meaning to each color, and ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Advent wreaths and candles are more than just pretty Christmas decorations. The arrangement of an evergreen wreath with four ...

Advent wreaths are traditionally made from evergreen branches and have four candles. The four candles represent the four weeks of Advent — three candles are purple, and one is a rose color. The purple ...

During the liturgical season of Advent, many churches opt to display an Advent wreath as a way to mark the days and weeks leading up to Christmas and the birth of Jesus Christ. But what is an Advent ...

We are continuing our theme for this month and focusing our attention on Advent. This week our celebration is on peace. Peace as defined is: freedom from disturbance; tranquility. Well, we don’t have ...

SAXTONS RIVER -- Christ’s Church will be celebrating the Second Sunday in Advent on Dec. 8 by lighting the Second Advent candle, the Candle of Peace. The Rev. Roger Daly will continue with the ...