What is Advent
Advent is the new year of the Christian Church and the church season that leads to Christmas Day.
Advent is the time when Christians remember that Jesus came into the world in Palestine 2000 years ago and that Jesus also promised one day to return in all His glory.
Clergy typically wear royal purple or royal blue vestments during Advent. Many churches also include an advent wreath (sometimes called an Advent ring or crown) in their Advent services.
Advent actually means "coming" or "arrival." It begins four Sundays before Christmas, and is actually considered the preparation for the birth of Jesus. It is both a time of celebration and penance...more>>>