Christmas and Advent Archives

The origins of Christmas Caroling can be traced back to pre-Christian Europe. People once celebrated the winter solstice with dances and songs...

Sometimes our number one priority gets lost in the shuffle. This is awful to say, but it’s true.

What if we made prayer the focus instead of all the Christmas items on our lists? As a family, you can keep prayer as a priority. While many...

If your budget is tight or you’re unsure what to buy that picky teenager or classroom teacher, let’s find some options that may fit the bill, all...

When we acknowledge that detours in our well-thought-out holiday plans are a certainty, we find a new freedom to enjoy the memories rather than...

Whatever shopping style you subscribe to, it's always helpful to approach your gift list with a plan of attack. I tend to make lists that outline...

Grab some hot cocoa, curl up on the couch, and read to your kids or as a family today. Who knows? This could be a new family Christmas...

Welcome to the 5-day “Joy Because He Came” devotional series! I am HONORED that you have chosen to download this series, and am praying right now...

Want to make Christmas more meaningful for the kids in your life? Host a birthday party for Jesus! This guide is packed with creative ideas for...

It can be shocking to realize that some of our favorite Christmas songs aren’t biblically accurate. Here are five popular Christmas songs with bad...

This holiday, be proactive and plan ahead to keep the spark going during the cozy season—and I don’t mean the one in the fireplace!

Here is a look at 20 beloved Christmas hymns that can help prepare the hearts of faithful and hopeful believers to celebrate Christ's birth and to...

Christmas dominates secular and religious culture. But do Mormons celebrate it? And if so, do they have different practices?

The events and circumstances you share do not need to be ones of defeat or displeasure; they can also be ones where you have gained understanding,...

Each candle in the advent wreath has an important meaning, but the third candle has an unusual place.