The word advent comes from the Latin terminology adventus which means arrival. The christian church begins each year with advent. It starts November 30Th and lasts until Christmas Eve. This is a celebration of the second coming of the Christ. Many churches have an advent wreath that is lit progressively through four days. It contains three purple candles and one rose candle that represents "joy." Sometimes a final white candle is lit that represents Christ's birth. This is usually lit on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.
Information obtained from: http://www3.kumc.edu/diversity/ethnic_relig/advent.html
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