Today is the first Sunday of Advent.
Here is what Advent is about From EWTN:
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 Sundays, beginning on the Sunday nearest the feast of St. Andrew the Apostle, (November 30) and continuing until December 24. It blends together a penitential spirit, very similar to Lent, a liturgical theme of preparation for the Second and Final Coming of the Lord, called the Parousia, and a joyful theme of getting ready for the Bethlehem event.
Since the 900s Advent has been considered the beginning of the Church year. This does not mean that Advent is the most important time of the year. Easter has always had this honor.
The traditional color of Advent is purple or violet which symbolizes the penitential spirit. Religious traditions associated with Advent express all these themes.
I am going to make an Advent Callender and Advent wreath. I really should have done it last week but didn't get the time. Tom and I will be able to do it this week for his religion lessons.
All about Therese, Steve, Daniel and Angelique, Sam and Jess, Madeline and Daniel, Brigette and Adriano, Tom, Amelia and Ryan, Christopher and Joseph. Come on in and share a cup of coffee and see what is happening in our lives.
Sunday, December 02, 2007
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I wish you a happy and holy Advent and enjoy making your calender and wreath.
(Take a look at our rather large wreath on Thinking Love, No Twaddle!)
God bless
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