Bella Vista Community Church, 75 E. Lancashire Blvd., is an evangelical interdenominational church. The BVCC Sanctuary Choir Christmas Cantata "Noel Celebration," will take place at 10 a.m. Dec. 21. A ...

Religious practitioners say the spiritual practice of Advent can counteract the materialism of the Christmas season — whether or not you believe in God. An ancient tradition still honored in some ...

This year on November 6th we celebrate National Advent Calendar Day! Since Aldi established the holiday in 2020, making it one of the newer celebrations I’ve written about, this holiday has been held ...

Ellen O’Brian hadn’t bought a candy-filled advent calendar in years, but when she saw the festive cardboard box with little numbered panels in her local natural foods store, she couldn’t resist. “It’s ...

This Advent season, Trinity Episcopal Church in Wheaton invites the community to two special events filled with reflection, gratitude, and fellowship. Advent Day of Reflection On Saturday, Dec. 7, ...