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To most people Advent is seen as the 'run up' for a month before Christmas looking forward to Santa arriving, and part of this looking forward is the opening of Advent calendars where we see either pictures (of presents, mince pies, and the secular trappings of Christmas) or pieces of chocolate.
To the Christian, however, Advent is a time of preparation for two things: first, we look forward to the celebration of the coming of Christ into the world. Of course, Christians realise that Jesus wasn't really born on December 25th, as we don't know his actual birthday, but this day is set aside to remember not only his birth but the miracle of the Incarnation (the coming of God to earth in that little baby) nevertheless. Secondly Advent is also a time when we look forward to Christ coming again to this earth - not as a little baby, but as king and judge. As such, then, Advent is not only a time of celebration and looking forward, it is also a time of self-examination, prayer and devotion as we look forward to Christ's return one day.
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∙ 11y agoTo count down to the day of Jesus' birth.
WHY ITALICS?
Dec. 25 is not really the day of Jesus' birth!
Also, I celebrate advent for the chocolate calendars...... :P
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Do all christians celebrate the season of advent?
No.
How many countries celebrate advent?
Advent is celebrated by Christians and Protestants all over the world.
How does advent help us prepare for the birth of Christ?
The majority of Christians believe this is the time of Jesus' birth and celebrate it by calling it the Advent season.
Why do Christmas celebrate advent?
The only reason why we as catholics or Christians celebrate advent is because we are waiting for the preparation for Christ to be born so every week we light up one candle for four weeks.
What festival do christians celebrate?
A lot of it depends on what domination you are in. The basic ones that all Christians celebrate are Christmas and Easter. Others include Advent, Pentecost, and Lent.
How do Australia celebrate advent?
Australians Celebrate advent by lighting a candle...?
What is the four week period before Christmas called?
Advent means "Coming." It is part of the Christian church calendar. During Advent Christians celebrate the coming preparation and anticipation of the coming of the Christ child at Christmas.
Is Advent only observed by Catholics?
No, most Christian religions have some sort of Advent observation. My church is not Catholic but we light the Advent Candles and celebrate the theme of each week in Advent (Peace, Hope, Joy, and I forget the fourth one.)
What events do Christians have?
Christians celebrate three essential events: Good Friday, Easter and Christmas. In addition, there are several other events during the year which are important, depending on the Christian denomination. Some denominations celebrate events such as Epiphany, Harvest Thanksgiving, Pentecost, Advent, the Reformation (Lutherans) and remember (not "celebrate") events such as Ash Wednesday and Lent.
What season do you celebrate after Advent?
The season immediately following Advent is called Christmas.
What is the difference of Advent for Christians and Catholics?
Not much as Catholics are Christians.
How do people today celebrate advent in different parts of the world?
People celebrate Advent in different parts of the world with various traditions such as lighting Advent candles, making Advent calendars, attending church services, and participating in acts of charity and giving. In some countries, there are also special foods and drinks associated with the Advent season.
