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Advent

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What does it mean?The word Advent

comes from the Latin word ‘adventus’,

which means "coming". ?

Who celebrates Advent?

• It is a Christian celebration• It is not normally celebrated in other Religions

The meaning of Christianity

Christianity comes from the

Greek word Khristos,

"Christ", which literally

translates as the "anointed one“.

Christianity is... A religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus, as

presented in the New Testament. Christians believe that Jesus was the son of God and a saviour of humanity.

What is Advent?It is a time when Christians look forward to

Jesus appearing in a Church as a baby at Christmas - tiny and vulnerable. But Advent

isn't only about his birth...

The Christian Year...

• Follows the life of Jesus

• Begins with Advent Sunday - which is their 'New Year's

Day'

When is Advent?Start: The Sunday nearest to 30th

Nov (St. Andrew's Day)End: Midnight on Christmas Eve.

The Advent Calendar...• Is used to count or celebrate the 24 days

before Christmas – often with chocolates attached!

Advent is a time to...

• Celebrate light in the midst of darkness

• Look forward to when Jesus will come again

What happens during Advent• Clergy typically wear royal purple or royal

blue vestments during Advent• Many churches also include an advent wreath

in their Advent services

Christmas preparations...• The festive menu is

planned• Gifts are chosen and

wrapped• Cards are written• Gifts are given to Santa Claus to

deliver!

Christmas preparations...

• Decorate the house

• Meet old friends• Carols are sung• Lots of parties

Christmas in Belgium• On the sixth of December ‘Sinterklaas’ or ‘Saint-Nicholas’ day is celebrated, which is an entirely different holiday from Christmas

Christmas in Brazil• In Father Christmas is called Papai Noel. A

special Christmas meal will be chicken, turkey, ham, rice, salad, pork, fresh and dried

fruits, often with beer

Christmas in Finland• Finnish people believe that Father Christmas

(Santa Claus) lives in the north part of Finland called Korvatunturi, north of the

Arctic Circle

Wherever you are - Christmas is not just about...

• Receiving presents

• Eating Turkey• Watching

movies

Remember...When you are eating your Xmas dinner, think about

Jesus:

• Bread symbolised his body• A cup of wine symbolised his

blood

During Advent, do as Jesus would. So...• Show you care & love• Share with others• Give and not take

• Help and not ask for it• Show respect for others

• Be selfless…

Advent Prayer

In this season of Advent, inspire us to be a people of hope.

Encourage us not to be greedy for material possessions, but for justice and truth.

Enflame us with a love for others, which crosses boundaries of race, religion and nationality.

Stir within us an appreciation of the immense beauty of the earth.

Be with us, Lord, at this time, that we may be a people of hope. Amen

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