A Little Background

New to the whole concept of Advent? Here's some info to get you up to speed.

Many centuries ago, Christians around the world began setting aside time before Christmas to reflect on the meaning of Christ's birth. The word advent simply means "arrival." In church settings, the way to do this has been to set aside the four Sundays prior to Christmas Eve.

Families and individuals often celebrate Advent at home as well. This usually centers around an Advent wreath with candles, as well as readings, prayers or songs that follow the story from the Bible.

In the next blog, we'll talk about creating your own Advent wreath and starting the tradition in your own home.