Since traditional Catholics generally do not put up the family tree until just before Christmas, they sometimes add some decoration to the wreath in Advent colors, which are purple for penance and ...

It may be hard to shift gears toward Christmas, with its cheery lights and traditions. But in the Christian year, Advent ...

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Of course, you can also find those in abundance as this tradition grows its reach and retailers annually. Celebrating the season of Advent and creating light at a time when the darkness creeps in ...

and the "book of nature," which is creation. St. Augustine of Hippo is credited with being one of the most significant theologians in the Western Christian tradition to advance this idea ...

Wreaths have long been a staple of the holiday season, and hanging a wreath on your door ... Ace Collins, author of the book Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas, explained to Time ...

That event is also known as a conclave, a term that lends its name to a 2016 Robert Harris book turned movie thriller ... be respectful of the heart of the Catholic Church," he says.