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Advent

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A Christian liturgical season, Advent is the period of preparation for both Christmas and the SECOND COMING OF CHRIST. It extends over the four Sundays preceding Christmas. Festivities are discouraged, and the solemn character of the period is demonstrated by the use of purple vestments. Fasting was formerly prescribed. The first Sunday of Advent marks the beginning of the church year.

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