Advent
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- noun
- /ˈæd.vɛnt/
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Adviento
- The community gathered for an Advent service, reflecting on the significance of the upcoming celebration of Christmas.
And there's sub five first Sunday at of Advent.
- And there's sub five first Sunday at of Advent.
Examples
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First, let me say that I am thrilled that we will be doing an Advent study.
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I light my own Advent candles each week and really enjoy the contemplative side of Advent.
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If you're looking for craft ideas, you can make an advent calendar too.
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Early one Sunday afternoon that December, Joseph had the privilege of lighting the third candle on our Advent wreath, displaying his evident pride in being the one to light the "pretty pink one" that symbolizes our rejoicing in the ever-nearer arrival of the baby Jesus.
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Many Christians prepare their hearts during Advent by attending special services each Sunday.
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As December approached, families began decorating their homes to celebrate Advent, marking the weeks leading up to Christmas.
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Etymology
Advent comes from the Latin parts ad- 'to' and venire 'to come', so it means 'arrival' or 'coming' and is the same root as event, which also talks about something that 'comes'. That's why Advent is the season of waiting and preparation before the arrival of Christ at Christmas.