We are preparing to welcome Our Blessed Lord into the world at Christmas. We are ALSO preparing for the end of the world, the second coming of Our Blessed Lord into the world.
the coming of jesus
The primary thing that you have to do during Advent is to prepare for Christmas, you do this through confession, Mass, and prayer.
by the lighting of candles.preparing for the coming of the christ child
the coming of jesus christ our savior his birthday
No, Catholics prepare Jesus's birth during Advent. During lent, there a time of reflection and they wait for the coming of Easter.
Advent is a seasons which begins on November 30 and ends on December 24 during which Christians mark as a time of waiting for the celebration of the Nativity of Christ. The red berries on the wreath represent the blood of Christ.
Fasting is not required during Advent.
Nothing special; it is a celebration that does not require a specific attire.
They can and do eat whatever they wish to eat during Advent.
Some (such as Roman Catholics do), some light them during special seasons such as Advent, and in some candles are it as the service starts.
The Advent calendar has special meaning during the holiday season. Created in the 19th century by Lutheran Germans, the calendar counts down the days until Christmas, typically in December.
The Gloria is not said at Mass during Advent and Lent.