What is advent in preparation for?
Christmas
How long and when does advent take place?
4 weeks, ending on December 25th
How many candles in the Advent wreath?
4 (representing each week in advent)
What stage of the liturgical year is Advent?
It is the beggining
What Colours are the candles traditionally?
Purple
What value does the first Sunday represent?
Hope
What value does the second Sunday represent?
Love
What value does the third Sunday represent?
Joy (Gaudete Sunday)
What value does the fourth Sunday represent?
Peace
Where does Jesus birth fall in the weeks of advent?
Christmas day
What is this called?
Advent Wreath
Why do we give gifts on Christmas?
Because Christmas is time of joy and Goodwill
Why Do have have Christmas trees?
Pine trees don't loose their leaves in winter, it symbolises the Faithfullness to God
