The oldest document in which we find the length and exercises of Advent mentioned with anything like clearness, is a passage in the second book of the History of the Franks by St. Gregory of Tours ...
As the air turns crisp and the days grow shorter, the familiar sight of advent calendars start appearing in homes and stores ...
A special form of wreath is the Advent Wreath, lit each evening by a designated member of the family. The wreath is very simple in design and readily assembled. All you need for materials are ...
Various practices became associated with Advent, including lighting an Advent wreath, erecting a Christmas tree, and putting out Christmas decorations. What does all this have to do with spirits?