From that time, the Roman Church has always observed this arrangement of Advent, which gives it four weeks, the fourth being that in which Christmas day falls, unless December 25 be a Sunday.

However, in medieval times, people would leave their festive decorations up until Candlemas. It marks the official end of the festive period in England and falls exactly 40 days after Christmas and is ...

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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When his beard is full it is Christmas day! What is Advent? Advent is an important part of the Christian calendar. It means 'coming' and it's the period before Christmas which celebrates the ...

it’s got to do with the 12 days of Christmas (which start on Christmas day and aren’t to be confused with Advent, which begins weeks before the event). 6 January is the end of the 12 days of ...

Supermarkets took the cheap veg battle to a new low of 8p this Christmas. How did it pan out and what else did they try?

Advent is an important part of the Christian calendar. It means 'coming' and it's the period before Christmas which celebrates the birth of Jesus. It is all about preparing for Christmas Day.

Traditionally, the Rosca de Reyes should be shared on January 6th; this date marks the celebration of the Epiphany, when the Wise Men from the East, better known as the Three Kings, visited Jesus and ...