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Not to alarm you, but we’re a matter of weeks away from Christmas – and already in Advent.

Advent, which begins on the Sunday closest to November 30, lasts for four weeks . This year, it started on Sunday, November 30; the earliest it can begin is November 27.

But what does Advent mean, and why do we celebrate it?

Advent means “coming”

Per Britannica , Advent comes from the Latin word “Adventus,” meaning “coming”.

In the Christian faith, it refers to the coming of Christ, celebrated at Christmas.

It can also, the BBC shared , be a “time of preparation when Christians think about the second coming of Christ and what they need to do to be ready for his return.”

The dates have not always been the same. For instance, under Bishop Perpetuus of Tours (461–4

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