During this sacred time, the liturgical colors and vestments play a significant role in conveying the spirit of the season.

Advent, from “adventus” in Latin meaning “coming,” is the season encompassing the four Sundays and weekdays leading up to Christmas, according to Britannica. In the Christian church calendar, Advent ...

From childhood, Laura Welle was familiar with the traditional Lutheran symbols of Advent -- the candles, the star of Bethlehem, the transition from darkness to light. The Willmar artist incorporated ...

Alongside the Advent wreath, in some parishes and households, is a second Advent symbol marking progress toward Christmas, a “Jesse tree.” (We have one and have used it for many years in Advent ...

The Moravian star, well-known to the Winston-Salem community and Old Salem, could soon become the official state star. North Carolina lawmakers are considering House Bill 125, which would adopt the ...