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Advent is a time of spiritual preparation. Using an Advent wreath gives children and families a visible symbol of "waiting for Christmas."

Use a classroom Advent wreath to get your Catholic religious education class into the true Christmas spirit.

Children can make their own Advent wreaths to take home.

The Advent Wreath is both Pagan and Christian, the melding of ancient Celtic Pagan rites in the darkest days of winter with Christian anticipation of the birth of Jesus.

One way to slow down is to take time out for a craft and make something with your own hands. A homemade advent's wreath is an easy project for the whole family.

Although Advent wreaths have religious symbolic reference, they can be created to reflect context as this natural Australian approach shows.

Advent ,the season of hope prior to Xmas, is an important Christian observation that can get lost in early Christmas season parties and premature celebrations.

Advent prepares hearts for Christmas. Make it memorable with a live advent drama. It's easy to produce with simple, inexpensive props and costumes.

Christmas Eve, celebrated on December 24th as a vigil for the Christmas Day Celebration is for many people is a time for setting up the Christmas decorations.

Religious education class is more fun when kids get to make their own advent wreath or Christmas ornament. Here are some easy Christmas crafts for tweens.

Make a new kind of "Advent Calendar" and plan acts of charity and giving for each day. Prepare the heart and soul for celebrating the birth of Christ, God's gift of love.

While several people may affix a wreath to their front door, it is doubtful if many truly are aware of the significance of Advent.

Advent ideas to teach children the spirit of the season through prayer, penance and good deeds.

Children in elementary grades will have fun making advent wreaths, Christmas tree ornaments and other holiday projects.

Include all family members in the celebration of Advent with activities rich in meaning of this joyful season.

Everyone knows that celebrating Christmas isn't just about one day. It's about 25 days! Here are some ideas that you and your family can share this December.

Many Christmas traditions are celebrated in Germany starting with St. Nicholas Day. Several of them are now celebrated around the world including the Christmas tree.

Learn how the church marks each Sunday during the Christmas season in preparation for and in celebration of the birth day of Christ.

Catholics observe Advent, Latin for "to come to," which is the custom of preparation for the arrival of Christ as the liturgical year begins.

Among the joy and busyness of the Christmas season, here are some simple tips and thoughtful suggestions to remember the birth of the Savior each day of the holiday.

The first Sunday of Advent marks a new liturgical year. The Christian theme for each of the four weeks arrives with the opening prayer or collect of the church service.

Busyness and materialism can erode the meaning of Christian Christmas celebrations. Use this Advent worship service to set up the season for purposeful prayer and action.

In years gone by, Home and Garden has offered a collection of our Holiday articles for you. This year we are offering a collection from the entire Suite101.com community.

It's hard not to be captivated by gifts and glitter this time of year. Amid the toys and trimmings, how can you teach your child the true meaning of Christmas?

Advent mixes joy and hope with trepidation and penitence as it prepares for Christmas as well as Christ's Second Coming at Judgment Day.

During this busy time of year, Advent traditions help give fresh meaning to the holidays and make it easy to celebrate Advent as a family.

What is Christstollen? And who can drink Glühwein? Are Lebkuchenherzen like fortune cookies? Find out more during this linguistic Christmas market stroll.

A list of articles for the Catholic educator, from CCD teaching ideas to lessons on seasons, sacraments and saints.

Christmas traditions in Norway include Advent, Christmas Trees with the Norwegian flag, Christmas gnomes and lutefisk, a national fish dish.

Rome, Assisi, Venice, Verona, Bolzano, Bresannone, Milan, Naples and Merano are among the many Italian cities and towns whose streets fill with holiday market stalls.

The family supper provides time to celebrate the day, share problems, make plans, and laugh together. It's also a time to continue the bonds of love and shared beliefs.

Visitors to the traditional Montreux Christmas market can shop on the shores of Lake Geneva, and visit to the medieval fair at the historic Château de Chillon.

Church holidays fall into distinct seasons, each of which celebrates a period in the life of Christ or the Early Church. Do you know your seasons?

Be mindful of the reason for the season and use every opportunity to connect activities to the birth of Jesus.

There are many customs, traditions, and symbols for the holiday of Christmas, enhancing a season of joy and a time for giving to others.

Secular Christmas is in full swing. Adopting some Advent traditions will slow the pace, calm the frenzy, and open your heart to more joy by the time babe is in manger.