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By GSY Renee' Nordio
Prior, King David Priory
Cordis ad Deum (Heart for God)
For most Christians, the Christmas season begins on the Sunday nearest November 30th. This date is the feast day of Saint Andrew, one of the twelve apostles of Christ. The nearest Sunday is the first day of Advent, a four-week period during which Christians prepare for the celebration of Christmas. The word advent, from Latin, means "the coming", and refers to the coming of Jesus on Christmas Day.
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By GSY Renee' Nordio
Prior, King David Priory
Cordis ad Deum (Heart for God)
For most Christians, the Christmas season begins on the Sunday nearest November 30th. This date is the feast day of Saint Andrew, one of the twelve apostles of Christ. The nearest Sunday is the first day of Advent, a four-week period during which Christians prepare for the celebration of Christmas. The word advent, from Latin, means "the coming", and refers to the coming of Jesus on Christmas Day.
Advent has probably been observed since the fourth century. Originally, it was a time when Christian converts readied themselves for baptism. During the Middle Ages, Advent became associated with preparation for the Second Coming of Christ.
In early days, Advent lasted from November 11, the feast of St. Martin, until Christmas Day. Advent was considered a pre-Christmas season of Lent when Christians devoted themselves to prayer and fasting. The Orthodox Eastern Church observes a similar Lenten season, from November 15 until Christmas, rather than Advent. Some Christians still view the Advent as a season to prepare for the Second Coming of Jesus.
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