On Friday, people young and old started to take part in the holiday time tradition of the Advent calendar. So what is the story behind this time-honored tradition and how did it come to mainstream ...

The holiday, which gets its name from the Latin word for arrival, serves as a countdown to Christmas when Christians honor the birth of Jesus Christ. Salisbury Cathedral celebrates the beginning of ...

The John Lewis Christmas advert is out, supermarket’s have debuted their festive food and baubles are lining the shelves. The countdown to Christmas is starting – and it’s time to shop the best advent ...

Wisdom from the Global Sisterhood — Global Sisters Report's first book published earlier this year — is a powerful collection of columns from women religious all over the world. Each chapter offers a ...