Advent

The word advent means ‘coming’. It refers to the coming of Jesus into this world. Advent celebrations begin on the fourth Sunday before Christmas Day. Advent is a time for Christians to remember the coming of Jesus into the world. Advent is a time for Christians to remember God’s commitment to humanity by coming to Earth as a human, and for Christians to reflect on their own commitment to God.

Christians may sometimes begin using Advent candles or Advent calendars to mark this occasion.