Advent is a season of preparation for the Coming of Christ – it’s also simply joyful, because Christmas is coming. But do you know the ins and outs about this festive time? This quiz is here to test you on your advent facts and trivia.
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As you can see: advent is more than just advent calendars and small toys in preparation for the gift fest that is Christmas.
More about Advent
Advent History, Information, Prayers, Resources, Traditions, Advent Definition and Summary. Advent is the 4 week period before Christmas when the Church celebrates the first coming of Christ and anticipates his second coming.
Advent Trivia, Origin and History
Trivia information about the origins of Advent and the history of Advent through the years.
Shown above: a wooden advent calendar by Kurt Adler.
nice one…advent is a special season, a moment that gives us the opportunity to experience the coming of Christ again.
Many Christians unfamiliar with the liturgical year, there may be some confusion surrounding the meaning of the Advent season. Some people may know that the Advent season focuses on expectation and think that it serves as an anticipation of Christ’s birth in the season leading up to Christmas. This is part of the story, but there’s more to Advent.