With one of the highest number of churches per capita in the nation, Lynden is widely considered the “bible belt” of Western Washington. Some say the 16,000-person town has around 42 churches, but ...

Here’s a quick explanation of what Advent means for Christians and Catholics, and the origins behind some other Christmas traditions.

The first commercially printed Advent calendars might’ve had Bible verses, but today’s are nondenominational and have broadened to include just about anything, from jars of Bonne Maman orange ...

The contemporary advent calendar resembles its historical predecessors in the same way that I resemble Pythagoras, whom my mother long ago decided to claim as an ancestor. Sure, we’re both Greeks from ...

We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. Remember the SNL “Christmas Morning” sketch—the one where the whole family unwraps a bounty of perfect gifts ...

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