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 …

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 …

Dec 9, 2025 · Advent is a four-week season dedicated to reflective preparation for the arrival, "advent", of Jesus Christ's Nativity at Christmas time as well and Christ's expected return in …

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 …

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.

Dec 13, 2025 · 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 …

Jan 12, 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 …

Nov 20, 2025 · What Does "Advent" Mean? Derived from the Latin word adventus, the term advent signifies a sense of "coming" or "arrival," reflecting a feeling of anticipation.

Nov 15, 2025 · Advent is the period of four Sundays and weeks before Christmas. Find out how advent is celebrated and what it means and represents at Christmas.

Nov 27, 2025 · Advent is about reflecting on the deeper spiritual meaning of Christmas, and focusing on themes of hope, peace, joy, and love. It’s an invitation to step away from the …