Advent is the time period from December 1st to December 24th that identifies the days and weeks that come before Christmas. An advent calendar or wreath is used to track the season, which represents "coming" as a derivative of the Latin word "adventus." This time period celebrates the period leading up to the birth of Christ.
One way that Advent is prepared for is by use of a device known as an Advent calendar. A simple device, in many cases actually created by children, this device allows the celebrants to track how far they are along in the Advent holiday period.
Advent candles are the most popular way that is used to track the days in the calendar. Since Advent has 24 days, the calendar has 24 candles. The family celebrating the holiday gathers together and lights one of the candles each day of the advent season.
An advent calendar can appear in a number of forms and fashions. In particular, they are typically used either by or for children celebrating the holidays with their family. For instance, an advent calendar can appear in the form of a Christmas tree with candles attached to the different branches of the tree.
Another common form of an advent calendar is in the form of a candy holder. The calendar consists of 24 pockets each filled with small amounts of candy or chocolate. When one of the days of advent arrives, a child would take the candy out of the candy holder in the calendar and eat it.
An advent wreath is another device that is used to prepare for and track the Advent holiday season. An advent wreath has 4 candles, unlike the calendar, which uses 24 candles. This is because the advent wreath tracks and celebrates the weeks of advent as oppose to the days.
There are many ways that Advent is celebrated by the religious community. Special services are held where the congregants gather together for prayer, worship and to be edified and encouraged. The religious leader may specifically focus on a message of encouragement to remind the congregation of the coming Christmas holiday and why we celebrate the birth of Christ. The church may also sing special hymns and spiritual songs that celebrate and promote the birth of Christ as well.
Families celebrating Advent at home have a number of options available to them as well. One of the most common activities that a family can engage in together is to come together and either create or go shopping for an advent calendar that they can display and use together in the house. Families may also create certain advent themed games as well.
The Advent holiday season is a time of reflection, celebration and rededication for the millions of individuals that celebrate it worldwide. As you can see there are a number of different ways that you can choose to celebrate the holiday. You can use the suggestions and examples that we give in this article or you can use them as a starting point to come up with your own ideas. The choice is completely up to you. - 16732
One way that Advent is prepared for is by use of a device known as an Advent calendar. A simple device, in many cases actually created by children, this device allows the celebrants to track how far they are along in the Advent holiday period.
Advent candles are the most popular way that is used to track the days in the calendar. Since Advent has 24 days, the calendar has 24 candles. The family celebrating the holiday gathers together and lights one of the candles each day of the advent season.
An advent calendar can appear in a number of forms and fashions. In particular, they are typically used either by or for children celebrating the holidays with their family. For instance, an advent calendar can appear in the form of a Christmas tree with candles attached to the different branches of the tree.
Another common form of an advent calendar is in the form of a candy holder. The calendar consists of 24 pockets each filled with small amounts of candy or chocolate. When one of the days of advent arrives, a child would take the candy out of the candy holder in the calendar and eat it.
An advent wreath is another device that is used to prepare for and track the Advent holiday season. An advent wreath has 4 candles, unlike the calendar, which uses 24 candles. This is because the advent wreath tracks and celebrates the weeks of advent as oppose to the days.
There are many ways that Advent is celebrated by the religious community. Special services are held where the congregants gather together for prayer, worship and to be edified and encouraged. The religious leader may specifically focus on a message of encouragement to remind the congregation of the coming Christmas holiday and why we celebrate the birth of Christ. The church may also sing special hymns and spiritual songs that celebrate and promote the birth of Christ as well.
Families celebrating Advent at home have a number of options available to them as well. One of the most common activities that a family can engage in together is to come together and either create or go shopping for an advent calendar that they can display and use together in the house. Families may also create certain advent themed games as well.
The Advent holiday season is a time of reflection, celebration and rededication for the millions of individuals that celebrate it worldwide. As you can see there are a number of different ways that you can choose to celebrate the holiday. You can use the suggestions and examples that we give in this article or you can use them as a starting point to come up with your own ideas. The choice is completely up to you. - 16732
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