The Advent wreath is made of four candles and a circle of branches. Before the first candle is lighted, the household gathers for this blessing. The blessing of an Advent Wreath takes place on the ...

We sent out a call recently for readers to submit their favorite holiday dinner side dishes. Readers submitted recipes that are family favorites, many that reflect their heritage from the old country ...

The song, "The Twelve Days of Christmas" is an English Christmas carol. From 1558 until 1829, Roman Catholics in England were not permitted to practice their faith openly.