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 …

Oct 29, 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. …

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 30, 2025 · Advent is a season in the Church’s life intended to renew the experience of waiting and longing for the Messiah. Though Christ has already come into the world, the Church …

Jan 12, 2025 · Learn what Advent really is, its meaning in the Church, and how Catholics prepare spiritually for Christ’s coming each year.

Nov 30, 2025 · The fourth Sunday before Christmas is called Advent Sunday. It falls at the start of December, or sometimes as in 2025, at the end of November. In churches of many …

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 …

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 · What is Advent? The word “Advent” is from the Latin adventus for “coming” and is associated with the four weeks of preparation for Christmas. Advent always contains four …

6 days ago · 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 …