During Advent and Christmas Christians acknowledge the need for a Savior and holly reminds them of this: the holly bough is one of St. John the Baptist's symbols; the Saint heralded our Lord's ...

The third Sunday of Advent — known as Gaudete Sunday — is commonly marked by the use of rose-colored candles and vestments, according to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

3 and ending on Christmas Eve on Dec. 24. The holiday begins the liturgical year, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. This year, Advent will be observed from Sunday, Dec. 1 ...