As the historic streets twinkle with festive lights and the scent of mulled wine and cinnamon fills the air, browse through beautifully crafted wooden toys, ceramic vases, and Advent wreaths.

from carved wooden toys to delicate ceramics and festive Advent wreaths. Indulge in Alsatian holiday specialties, including "bredeles" (Christmas cookies), "kougelhopfs" (ring-shaped cakes), and ...

Border control officers are being encouraged to conduct more thorough vetting, leading to increased questioning and searches of travelers' devices. High-profile cases of detentions and ...

Polish authorities thwarted an illegal border crossing attempt near Belarus on 21 March, capturing footage of a group attempting to cut through a metal gate. The Polish Border Guard released ...

our 2024 Christmas exhibit. Start off the Advent season with familiar Christmas carols as well as some that may be new to you. We hope you share these playlists with friends and family! When listening ...

Print several to share during a holiday get-together. Listen to our Spotify playlist (your gift from the first week of Advent) while you color and create. Also, consider sharing photos of your ...

These comments were originally spurred by a follow-up article in which I wrote: “From a liturgical point of view, only the blessing of the wreath on the first Sunday of Advent is included among those ...