VATICAN: The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith—thanks to the new norms published last year—has granted the go-ahead ( ...

Former Slovak National Theatre director Matej Drlička told delegates at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival how Slovakia's government was "eroding" culture ...

Fly over the stunning landscapes of Slovakia with this captivating drone footage, showcasing its picturesque mountains, lush ...

Advent became wrapped up in Christmas-time, but Lent still has a special place in our hearts Rite & Reason: Lent arrives as the days lengthen and nature is coming to life again, bringing an ...

Discover the significance of Advent, a season of waiting and preparation before Christmas. Learn about its themes and traditions.

International Festival of Advent and Night Music – Advent Concert Friday, December 6, at 15:30 in Klarisky concert hall (Farská 4). The 17th International Advent and Christmas Music Festival will take ...

The evolution of Advent calendars Another German Advent tradition is the Advent calendar. During the 19th century, adults began helping children count down the days until Christmas.

As calendars get filled up and preparations are made, these four resources can help you get ready to enter into the deeper meaning of Christmas.

While the word “Advent,” a Latin word that means “arrival or coming,” and the concept of counting down the days until Christmas Day when Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus, is not ...

Advent, from “adventus” in Latin meaning “coming,” is the season encompassing the four Sundays and weekdays leading up to Christmas, according to Britannica. In the Christian church ...

It's almost time for the 2024 Advent season. Here's more about the traditions that lead up to the Christmas holiday and how we got the calendars.