What IS Advent?
Advent is a Latin term meaning "coming" and is the name of the important season of preparation for Christmas. As you prepare for Christmas, her
Advent is a Latin term meaning "coming" and is the name of the important season of preparation for Christmas. As you prepare for Christmas, her
e is some
history about the Advent season and ideas to make Advent a blessed
season as you and your family prepare to welcome the Savior into your
home.
Advent is a liturgical season in the Western Churches, including the Catholic, Lutheran, Anglican, Episcopalian Churches, among others. The season begins on the fourth Sunday prior to Christmas, either the last Sunday in November or the first Sunday in December depending on the day of the week of Christmas that year.
Traditionally a penitential period of fasting and supplication like Lent, leading up to Easter, today's Advent takes on a feeling more of joy as Christians focus on the season's "themes" of waiting and preparation. For liturgical Christians, Advent is not simply about waiting for Christmas presents but also about preparing their homes and hearts for the arrival of Christ.
Advent is a liturgical season in the Western Churches, including the Catholic, Lutheran, Anglican, Episcopalian Churches, among others. The season begins on the fourth Sunday prior to Christmas, either the last Sunday in November or the first Sunday in December depending on the day of the week of Christmas that year.
Traditionally a penitential period of fasting and supplication like Lent, leading up to Easter, today's Advent takes on a feeling more of joy as Christians focus on the season's "themes" of waiting and preparation. For liturgical Christians, Advent is not simply about waiting for Christmas presents but also about preparing their homes and hearts for the arrival of Christ.
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