Christmas and Advent Archives

It adds so much more meaning to your giving when the impact is multiplied through generous business practices. Here are a few Christian-owned...

I have found that these five steps, each one creating an acronym for peace, help me reclaim my holiday joy and journey through Advent more...

There’s something very special about traditions. They comfort us in a constantly-changing world. They remind us of the value of vintage and the...

I don't know much, but I do know what's awesome about this holiday, and how to ensure my family, like the reborn Scrooge, knows how to keep...

In addition to church Advent celebrations and Scripture reading, the little excitement each day of opening a door and pulling out a treat helps to...

This space in-between Thanksgiving and Christmas is known as Advent; a Latin-based word that means “arrival.” The four weeks of Advent are in part...

We can "Keep Christ in Christmas" and still miss the point entirely. Don't fall prey to this potentially distancing mentality.

This season is so full of light and life, but none of it matters unless our hearts are in the right place. Commit this season to give your efforts,...

Find a way to treat those who are giving up their holidays. Whether that be by dropping off desserts on the day of, or writing thank you cards,...

How wonderful that God chose the lowest of the low to see the most important birth of all time. Because of their humble origins, the Christmas...

One of the most well-known parts of the Christmas story is the account of wise men bearing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. These valuable...

Originally a poem written by Catholic clerics, this song was transformed into a carol at a time when celebrating the twelve days of Christmas was...

Did you know that the candy cane has a story and meaning behind its shape and colors? Here are five interesting facts about the candy cane worth...

‘Tis the season has become so frequently used that we tend to overlook its meaning. How does that popular phrase actually relate to the Christmas...

I was surprised to learn the true history of how this date was selected.