Advent 101
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Advent is the Christian season of preparation and anticipation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. It is typically observed in the four Sundays leading up to Christmas Day. Here are a few things you should know about Advent:1. Advent Starts on the Fourth Sunday Before Christmas: Advent begins on the Sunday closest to November 30th. This means that the exact date of Advent Sunday can vary from year to year because the calendar year does not precisely match the lunar cycle of the year.2. Advent Uses a Different Color of Candle Each Week: Advent wreaths may be used during the season. The wreath typically consists of four candles, one for each Sunday of Advent; a white candle in the center is lit during Christmas Eve. The candles represent hope, peace, joy, and love, and each week's candle is lit during the Advent wreath's lighting ceremony.3. Advent is a Time of Prayer and Reflection: Advent is a time for Christians to take stock of their spiritual lives and prepare for Christmas. Acts of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving can help in this reflection. For instance, traditional religious practices such as reading prayers from the Advent Penitential, meditating on Advent themes, and participating in Advent carol sings are part of this reflection.4. Advent Is Preparing to Meet Jesus: Advent offers an opportunity to embark on a journey that goes beyond the Santa Claus commercialism of Christmas. It is an invitation to reflect on what the real "reason for the season" is while looking forward to Jesus' birth. Celebrating Advent reflects a true understanding of the Christmas story's religious significance. Bishop Fulton J. Sheen explains, "God became man that man might become God."
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