In the secular world, Advent calendars come in all shapes and sizes — wall hangings with windows to lift, boxes of chocolates to be eaten one at a time... but THIS! This is my personal favorite.

In Kelley Nikondeha's new book The First Advent in Palestine, we go on a journey that isn't easy, comfortable or filled with the same nostalgia that many Advent books hold. But this book gives us ...

“’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 ...