It would seem, however, that its observance first began in the west, since it is evident that Advent could not have been looked on as a preparation for the feast of Christmas, until that feast was ...

In the Christian liturgical calendar, Advent is the period of prayerful preparation leading up to Christmas Day. It is a season of waiting.

'Thou knowest, Lord, the secrets of our hearts; shut not thy merciful ears to our prayer; but spare us, Lord most holy, O God ...

This all there is to the assembly. Advent is a season penance, but we live in a celebratory culture where the Christmas festivities begin almost Thanksgiving evening. Since traditional Catholics ...

Advent is four weeks long and marks the beginning of the Christian year. The first Sunday of Advent is always four Sundays before Christmas, which means it could be as early as 27 November.

They countdown to Christmas using an advent calendar. Advent is an important part of the Christian calendar. It means 'coming' and it's the period before Christmas which celebrates the birth of Jesus.

While many people celebrate Christmas as a Christian holiday centered around the birth of Jesus Christ, it has become a winter solstice holiday as well, celebrated by millions of people all around ...

Join us at the Abbey as we prepare to celebrate Christmas, the coming of Jesus Christ. Throughout the festive season, visit us or attend a service, concert, or event. Wherever you are, stream services ...