There are two guaranteed “rites of passage” as you grow up in the Moravian Church: serving candles for Christmas Eve and singing ... And he showed us that real, mature hope, peace, love, and joy can ...

The Advent wreath is made of four candles and a circle of branches. Before the first candle is lighted, the household gathers for this blessing. The blessing of an Advent Wreath takes place on the ...

The name Advent (From the Latin word Adventus, which signifies a coming) is applied, in the Latin Church, to that period of the year, during which the Church requires the faithful to prepare for ...

Say this prayer often and watch how, little by little, your mind fills with peace and your heart feels lighter. Remember, ...

No matter how old you are, there's something about an advent calendar that really gets you into the festive spirit.

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Addie is a Nashville-based writer who is obsessed with all things home decor. In addition to Southern Living, her work has appeared in many print and digital publications, including Better Homes & ...