As the war intensifies, Andrey picks up his camera to film their story, and on tiny porcelain figurines, Anya and Slava capture their idyllic past, uncertain present, and hope for the future." ...

It’s about the Kharkiv-based artists Slava and Anya Leontyev, who specialize in making delicate porcelain figurines, even amidst the raging war that Russia’s inflicted on their homeland.

One shot shows a figurine of an owl perched in a bombed-out wall; other tender moments show Leontyev’s fellow-soldiers admiring the porcelain figurines. Bellomo, who had taught filmmaking at NYU ...

Advent wreaths (couronnes de l’Avent) may also make an appearance around this time, often adorned with pine cones, bows and four candles.Traditionally, one candle will be lit on each Sunday ...

Byers’ Choice figurines of Santa and Mrs. Claus are perched on a table ... “We slip cards into them each day for the kids, almost like an Advent wreath,” Debra said. “We also hide a pickle in both ...

Sunday, Dec. 8, is the Second Sunday of Advent. Mass reading: Baruch 5:1-9; Psalm 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6; Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11; Luke 3:1-6. In this Sunday’s Gospel, the curtain rises on the ...

The Advent wreath first appeared in Germany in 1839 when a Lutheran minister working at a mission for children created a wreath of the wheel of a cart, placing 20 small red candles and four large ...

A way to symbolize this time is to set out an advent wreath and candles. The candles are typically placed on the wreath and each one has its own meaning that is meant to focus on the different ...

The Advent wreath first appeared in Germany in 1839 when a Lutheran minister working at a mission for children created a wreath of the wheel of a cart, placing 20 small red candles and four large ...

Here are four exciting new advent calendars every kid will love. Hello Kitty Sanrio 24-Day Countdown Mini Figurine Advent Calendar by Jazwares Discover the holiday spirit by counting down the days ...