Advent is a season observed in most Christian denominations as a time of waiting and preparation for both the celebration of Jesus's birth at Christmas and the return of Christ at the …

4 days ago · 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. …

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.

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 …

Dec 3, 2025 · 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 …

18 hours ago · The Christian season of preparation takes place during the weeks leading up to Christmas.

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 …

Nov 30, 2025 · Beginning 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 …

As the days get shorter in many parts of the world, we enter a season of waiting and preparation. This liturgical season is Advent, in which we eagerly await the birth of Jesus. It is also the first …

Apr 30, 2025 · Advent, derived from the Latin word adventus (meaning “coming”), marks the start of the Christian liturgical year. Spanning four Sundays before Christmas, it’s a time to prepare …