Advent begins this year on Sunday, Dec. 3. Most Catholics, even those who don’t often go to Mass, know that Advent involves a wreath with candles, possibly a “calendar” of hidden chocolates ...

The Sweeney family in Bensalem, Pa., — Owen, Rachael and their five children, ages 7 to 15 — “definitely pull out the signs and symbols, like the Advent wreath and candles and the manger ...

The Church provides songs, signs, and symbols to enter into the season of Advent more fruitfully. Monday, May 12, 2025. ... Catholic News, Advent, Immaculate Conception, Advent 2022; ...

The Advent Wreath: A very complex history. I am not sure whether the wreath has made a debut or a comeback. It was never a feature in the Advent liturgies of my childhood. As an altar boy I rememb… ...

Symbols explain essence of Advent season. By Mary Poletti. Mary Poletti. Dec 11, 2008 ... Catholic, Methodist and Presbyteriantraditions, celebrate Advent with special services, ...

The Advent wreath, with a candle marking each week of the season, is a traditional symbol of the liturgical period. (Credit: CNS/Lisa Johnston, St Louis Review.) Listen ...

EWTN News, Inc. is the world’s largest Catholic news organization, comprised of television, ... A fun Advent craft would be to make a symbol for each saint to put on the Christmas tree.

The third Sunday of Advent — known as Gaudete Sunday — is commonly marked by the use of rose-colored candles and vestments, according to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

The third Sunday of Advent — known as Gaudete Sunday — is commonly marked by the use of rose-colored candles and vestments, according to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

The roots of Advent celebration, though, predate 19th-century Germany — stretching way back into the traditional Western Christian tradition, before Advent calendars were invented.

4. Don't forget the Advent music. I'm not here to play liturgical police and tell you to shelve the Christmas music until sunset on Dec. 24. However, there are plenty of great Advent hymns and ...