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Bookmark or Share- What is Advent? | USCCBBeginning the Church's liturgical year, Advent (from, "ad-venire" in Latin or "to come to") is the season encompassing the four Sundays (and weekdays) leading up to the celebration of Christmas.
- Advent Season: What Is It, and How Is It Celebrated? - BibleProjectAdvent is a four-week season in the Church calendar dedicated to anticipating the arrival, or "advent," of Jesus of Nazareth, the long-awaited Messiah and King. Christians from many backgrounds celebrate this time with reflections on hope, peace, love, and joy.
- Advent | Description, Meaning, History, Wreath, Calendar, & Symbols ...Advent, in the Christian church calendar, the period of preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas and also of preparation for the Second Coming of Christ. In many countries it is marked by a variety of popular observances, such as the lighting of Advent candles.
- When Does Advent Start in 2024? Sunday Schedule and Meanings - CrosswalkAdvent, which marks the start of the new liturgical year, always begins on Advent Sunday, the fourth Sunday before Christmas Day. This year, Advent will begin on Sunday, December 1st, and end...
- What is Advent? Meaning and Traditions Explained - CrosswalkThe Advent season is a four week period before Christmas that celebrates the anticipation and coming of Jesus Christ, the Messiah.
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