15 Facts about Advent

Question 1

The wreath

Answer 1

Important symbol that advent is close

Question 2

Advent meaning

Answer 2

The word advent comes from the Latin word adventus

Question 3

Priests clothing

Answer 3

Priests usually wear purple or royal blue during advent. Catholic priests wear purple on the the first, second, and fourth week. On the third week they wear rose.

Question 4

Advent candles

Answer 4

3 purple candles and one rose candle. There is an optional white candle for Christmas Day

Question 5

1st Sunday of advent

Answer 5

Symbolizes hope

Question 6

2nd Sunday of advent

Answer 6

Symbolizes love

Question 7

3rd Sunday of advent

Answer 7

Symbolizes joy

Question 8

4th Sunday of advent

Answer 8

Symbolizes peace

Question 9

Orthodox

Answer 9

Orthodox calls advent nativity fast

Question 10

Established

Answer 10

Advent was established in the sixth century by pope Gregory

Question 11

Liturgical calendar

Answer 11

Advent is the beginning of the liturgical calendar

Question 12

Season of advent

Answer 12

The season of advent has both joyful and penitential spirit

Question 13

Adventus

Answer 13

Adventus = coming

Question 14

Purple

Answer 14

Purple symbolizes royalty and we are awaiting the arrival of a King

Question 15

The wreath pt. 2

Answer 15

The wreath is made of evergreen which symbolizes growth and everlasting life