In the story of the Incarnation, symbols of death and danger remind us of God’s renewal. The next time someone wants a good Advent book, Fleming Rutledge recommends Cormac McCarthy’s The Road, which ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." As soon as December hits, the official (and long awaited) countdown to Christmas begins. So, make the ...

“’Twas the day before Christmas in Bethlehem town. / Every creature was stirring — both uptown and down” begins the account of Ben, a local shepherd boy who has come to the city with his dad. Annoyed ...

Editor's Note: Please click on the photo's arrow to peruse the images in our Nativity gallery. The Vatican unveiled its annual Nativity scene this Advent season, paying special tribute to the origins ...

Composite image by author. Photos from Unsplash. “Mommmm! I can’t find Baby Jesus!” Away in a manger, no crib for his bed, a tiny wooden baby is swaddled in bubble wrap. The figure has no facial ...

Have you heard of the “Cherry Tree Carol?” Bridget Retzloff, the curator of the Christmas exhibit Joy to the World!, explains the story behind this Christmas carol and how it relates to the largest ...

Whether in your mailbox or your inbox, a greeting card from a loved one is always a special treat during the holidays. The Marian Library has created e-cards with Nativity imagery from our Christmas ...

Last Sunday my church met at the Mysterious Waters neighborhood park on the Wakulla River to celebrate Thanksgiving. The park has a nice pavilion, dock, boat ramp, and green space. The weather could ...

A honeybee hive needs at least 60 pounds of honey to survive the winter. In this way, all their hoarding of honey from summer blooms has a purpose. With only 38 pounds of honey, I worry about my ...

St. Paul's Episcopal Church conducted an outdoor wreath and nativity blessing, right next to the church building. The event was a part of continued Christmas events across the city. Therese Fedoryka, ...

My Christmas tree has been up for a while—since before Halloween, in fact. Many people have strong feelings about that, not least church people with a healthy respect for the liturgical calendar.