Advent, which is derived from the Latin word “adventus” meaning “coming”, is the four-week period leading up to Christmas. It...
Christmas is a season filled with joy, warmth, and many time-honoured traditions. From decorations and gift-giving to feasting and singing...
The story of the Wise Men, also known as the Magi or the Three Kings, visiting the newborn Jesus Christ is one of the most compelling and enduring narratives related to the birth of Jesus and, consequently, the celebration of Christmas. This account, mostly derived from the Gospel of Matthew...
A Christmas cantata is a form of music that originated in the early 17th century, combining voice, instruments, and often...
As the winter days grow shorter, and the soft glow of Christmas lights begin to twinkle in windows around the...
The Origin of the Jesse Tree Tradition The Jesse Tree tradition finds its roots in the ancient prophecy of Isaiah in the Bible, which foretells the coming of the Messiah, a saviour for humanity. “A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will...
Chrismons are Christmas decorations that have Christian symbols on them, and they are traditionally used to adorn Christmas trees in...
A quiz about the nativity story from the bible. The story of the Nativity is the story of Jesus Christ’s...
A Christingle is a symbolic candle in an orange decorated with a red ribbon and 4 cocktail sticks with sweets. It has become a regular fixture in many churches across the UK and Europe as part of the Christingle service over the Christmas period. The Christingle orange is used as...
If you’re strapped for things to do this Christmas, visiting cathedrals could make a great day out. Here is a...
A Christingle service is becoming a popular Christian church service held over the Christmas period where a candle in an...