Advent is the beginning of the liturgical year in Western Christianity. The name comes from Latin adventus ('coming; arrival'), translating the Greek parousia from the New Testament, originally …

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Dec 9, 2025 · In Christianity, Advent refers to the period of four weeks leading up to Christmas. It begins on the Sunday closest to November 30 (St. Andrew's Day) and ends on December 24. It is a …

The Advent season is a four-week period in the Christian calendar that prepares people for Jesus Christ’s birth at Christmas, while also pointing ahead to his promised return.

Nov 20, 2025 · When Is Advent? The period of Advent follows a traditional timeframe each year. Advent lasts for four Sundays. It begins four Sundays before Christmas and concludes on …

What is the meaning of the Advent season? Many people may know that the Advent season focuses on expectation and think that it serves as an anticipation of Christ’s birth in the season leading up to …

Jan 13, 2026 · Advent, (from Latin adventus, “coming”), 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 …

Nov 30, 2025 · Advent is the time in which we prepare for Christmas, the memorial of Jesus Christ being born into the world. Preparations are practical, like decorating trees and gift giving, but they’re …

Advent is marked by a spirit of expectation, of anticipation, of preparation, of longing. There is a yearning for deliverance from the evils of the world, first expressed by Israelite slaves in Egypt as …

Dec 4, 2025 · The word Advent comes from the Latin adventus, meaning “coming” or “arrival.” During this time, the Church prepares to celebrate Jesus’ first coming at His birth and looks forward to His …