15 Facts Advent

Question 1

Advent is the church’s New Year’s Day.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Candle 1

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The 1st Sunday of Advent symbolizes Hope with the “Prophet’s Candle” reminding us that Jesus is coming

Question 3

Candle 2

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The 2nd Sunday of Advent symbolizes Love with the “Bethlehem Candle” reminding us of Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem

Question 4

Candle 3

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The 3rd Sunday of Advent symbolizes Joy with the “Shepherd’s Candle” reminding us of the Joy the world experienced at the coming birth of Jesus

Question 5

Candle 4

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The 4th Sunday of Advent symbolizes Peace with the “Angel’s Candle” reminding us of the message of the angels: “Peace on Earth, Good Will Toward Men.”

Question 6

Advent continues until December 24th.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Advent is the begin of the liturgical calendar year. Advent has been the beginning of the church year since the 900’s.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

The word Advent comes from the Latin word adventus, which means coming.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

The Advent wreath is made up of two parts – the wreath and the candles.
The wreath is made of evergreen, which symbolizes growth and everlasting life.
The wreath’s shape of a circle represents eternity since it has no beginning and no end. It also symbolizes the immortality of the soul and the everlasting life found in Jesus Christ.
The Advent wreath has three purple candles and one pink candle. They represent the four weeks of our preparation before the coming of our Lord.
Each week represents one thousand years, so in total four thousand years from the time of Adam and Eve until the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
Every week of Advent one candle is lit. As each new candle is lit during the journey of Advent, we draw closer to the coming of our Lord and are reminded of Christ’s presence through the light of the candles burning brighter each week.
The lighting of the candles not only symbolizes the Lord’s first coming, but also the anticipation of his second coming.

Answer 9

All true of wreath and the candles

Question 10

Facts

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On advent

Question 11

True or false

Answer 11

The traditional color of Advent is purple (or violet), which symbolizes the penitential spirit. Purple also symbolizes royalty, and we are awaiting the arrival of a King – our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Question 12

True or false

Answer 12

The season of Advent has both a joyful and penitential spirit.

Question 13

True or false

Answer 13

In the early church Advent was a time of prayer and confession. Today, it’s more a time for preparation and
anticipation of the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Question 14

True or false

Answer 14

Advent continues until December 24th.

Question 15

True or false

Answer 15

If Christmas Eve is on a Sunday it is also the fourth Sunday of Advent. Christmas Eve officially begins at sundown when it falls on a Sunday.

Question 16

True or false

Answer 16

Advent always begins four Sundays before Christmas, on the Sunday closest to the feast of St. Andrew the Apostle (November 30th).

Question 17

True or false

Answer 17

Advent was established in the sixth century by Pope Gregory.

Question 18

True or false

Answer 18

Orthodox also calls advent Nativity Fast.

Question 19

True or false

Answer 19

Advent is a season of hope and it is also preparation for celebration of the birth of Jesus.

Question 20

True or false

Answer 20

Advent starts on December 2nd and ends on December 25.