Advent is the four Sundays leading up to Christmas. The first Sunday marks the beginning of the year according to the church’s calendar and leads up to the coming of Christ on Christmas. Advent is a solemn period that is represented by the color purple and no festivities take place during this period. Fasting was observed as a part of the season of advent but is no longer required.
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I didn't know that fasting used to be required during advent! That's really interesting. Although I am glad that it isn't required anymore.
emily d
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