Sleigh bells, church bells, jingle bells—there’s no shortage of these jangling objects during the holiday season. But why are bells Christmas symbols ... with the advent wreath, which is ...

Before Christ came wreaths had long been in use, as symbols of ... is to the assembly. Advent is a season penance, but we live in a celebratory culture where the Christmas festivities begin ...

A fifth white candle is sometimes placed and lit in the middle of the wreath on Christmas Day to celebrate Jesus’ birth, reports Christianity. During Advent, a nativity scene is usually blessed ...

Advent started as a time for remembrance and a sign for Christians to be open ... and to the anniversary of Our Lord’s birth on Christmas." During this time, the Christian faith has followers ...

From now until December 25, when the world will celebrate Jesus’ birth, the time is designated as the Advent season. While Christmas itself has several other symbols like the star, the Christmas ...

All Advent long, observant Catholics and other Christians hold the line against premature Christmas, holding off on decking the halls and singing Christmas carols during what is meant to be a time ...

During Advent and Christmas Christians acknowledge the need for a Savior and holly reminds them of this: the holly bough is one of St. John the Baptist's symbols; the Saint heralded our Lord's ...