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- Dictionaryadvent/ˈadv(ə)nt/
noun
- 1. the arrival of a notable person or thing: "the advent of television"
- 2. the first season of the Church year, leading up to Christmas and including the four preceding Sundays.
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Aug 22, 2024 · 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 time of anticipation and preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ on Christmas Day.
Aug 16, 2024 · 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.
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Advent is a season observed in most Christian denominations as a time of expectant waiting and preparation for both the celebration of the Nativity of Christ at Christmas and the return of Christ at the Second Coming. Advent is the beginning of the liturgical year in Western Christianity.
Sep 7, 2020 · Advent is a four week season of spiritual preparation before Christmas when many Christians make themselves ready for the coming of Jesus Christ.
Advent 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.
Jul 29, 2024 · What Does Advent Mean? The Advent season is a four-week period before Christmas that celebrates the anticipation and coming of Jesus Christ, the Messiah. The origin...
Dec 6, 2023 · Advent is a season of anticipation and preparation for the birth and return of Jesus Christ. Learn what Advent means, when it starts, why we celebrate it, and how to prepare your heart and home for it.